The latest data from the census which took place in February and March this year, showed a slight increase in numbers recorded in 2019 during the first census.
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Despite its being one of the smallest lakes, covering 43.3km2, it is a critical site for hundreds of hippos and more than 300 bird species, a reason for its designation as an Important Bird Area.