Scientists have recently become concerned about abnormalities on Kamfers Dam’s flamingo chick’s legs, including swollen tibio-tarsal joints and lesions (open sores) on the birds’ tarsi. Veterinary pathologists suspect that these abnormalities may be related to the dam’s water quality. Studies are being conducted in collaboration with international veterinarians, eco-toxicologists and ornithologists to determine the reasons for the observed abnormalities.

   

Kamfers Dam’s flamingos could be considered to be an indicator of the health of Kimberley’s environment. If the flamingos are ill, what other aspects of Kimberley’s environment and human health are being negatively affected?