Across Africa, baobabs have rich symbolic meaning, but the breakneck expansion of the DRC’s capital has reduced their number in the city centre to one ...

In Madagascar, baobabs are called "renala" or "reniala," meaning "mother of the forest." The name points to evidence ...

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The oldest and biggest angiosperm trees in the world, the African baobabs, are dying or already dead, an international team of scientists has found. The scientists added that the spate of deaths, ...

Firstly, because the baobab is Africa's tree. It is found in 31 African countries and has been introduced in several others. Outside Madagascar (which has several unique varieties of baobab), all are ...

Baobabs are the most iconic trees on the savannah; and also the longest-lived. Its size is so impressive that its hollow stem can measure more than 20 meters in diameter and can store up to 120 ...

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Nine of 13 of Africa’s oldest and largest baobab trees have died in the past decade, it has been reported. These trees, aged between 1 100 and 2 500 years, appear to be victims of climate change.

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which Kristen explains helps us ward off diseases and illnesses, as well as aiding our ...

Even if you haven’t heard of baobab oil, you might recognize the tree it comes from. The baobab tree has a tall, thick trunk and looks like it’s upside down with its roots in the air. This fruit tree ...