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Pink lakes aren’t just found in Australia’s wilderness. More than 16,000 people live in Port Melbourne, Australia. In one part of the city, a large lake has a bubblegum pink color. People driving past can easily see this brightly colored lake.

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Hutt Lagoon’s colors are at its finest when the sun is high in the sky. People suggest visiting the area between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The water also looks the best when there are no clouds in the sky. Cloudy days will block the sunlight. This can dull the lake’s pink coloring.

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Making Connections

Text-to-Self

What is the most exciting thing in nature that you have ever seen? What was special about it?

Text-to-Text

Have you read other books about natural wonders? How are they similar to or different from Australia’s pink lakes?

Text-to-World

Australians are trying to protect their pink lakes. What are some natural wonders in the area where you live? What can people do to protect them?

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