What is the former name of Lake Turkana?
Q: What is the former name of Lake Turkana?
A: The former name of Lake Turkana was Lake Rudolf.
Q: What type of lake is it?
A: Lake Turkana is a desert lake and the world's largest alkaline lake.
Q: How does it rank in terms of size among all lakes?
A: By area, Lake Turkana ranks 24th among all lakes.
Q: Is the water drinkable?
A: The water from Lake Turkana is drinkable, but not palatable.
Q: Are there any national parks located near the lake?
A: Yes, there are several national parks located near the lake including Sibiloi National Park, Central Island National Park and South Island National Park.
Q: What wildlife can be found in and around the lake?
A: Wildlife that can be found in and around the lake include Nile crocodiles, scorpions, carpet vipers and other animals.
Q: Why is this area considered to be important by anthropologists?
A: This area is considered to be important by anthropologists because many hominid fossils have been found here, including the skeleton of "Turkana Boy" which was discovered in 1984.
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