How Conflict Turned Shrinking Lake Chad into a Bird Refuge
Published on: Tuesday 14 July 2026
A lake that has lost 90% of its water, endured decades of violent conflict, and hosted aerial bombardments seems like the last place birds would call home. Yet something unexpected is happening in Lake Chad that is forcing scientists to rethink what it means for wildlife to find refuge.
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