15 Unreal Natural Wonders You Have to See to Believe

11. Lake Natron, Tanzania – The Lake That Turns Animals to Stone

Lake Natron in Tanzania is both hauntingly beautiful and deadly. Due to its high alkaline levels and extreme heat, the lake preserves and mummifies animals that fall into its waters, making them appear like eerie stone statues. The blood-red color of the lake comes from salt-loving microorganisms, adding to its unsettling but mesmerizing look. Despite its deadly nature, some species, including lesser flamingos, thrive here, making it one of the most mystifying paradoxes of nature.