As its name suggests, the Avenue of the Baobabs is a road in Madagascar that’s lined with towering baobab trees. The trees ...

(Reuters) - The baobab tree is a distinctive sight on the landscape. When its contorted branches are leafless during the dry season, they resemble jumbled roots emanating from a thick trunk, making it ...

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The baobab (Adansonia) is a genus of trees with eight extant (in existence currently) species and a long history of humans marveling at them. For as much admiration the baobabs get, there is an equal ...

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Madagascar, the world’s fourth-largest island, is a treasure trove of natural wonders and unique wildlife. This enchanting destination off the coast of East Africa has captured the hearts of ...

Mongabay founder Rhett A. Butler writes about his visit to the dry forests of western Madagascar last month. The dry forest of western Madagascar is famous for its wildlife and baobab trees, including ...

Baobabs are sometimes called the "tree of life" with their thick trunks, crown of branches and flowers that only open at twilight. But theories... Scientists reveal mysterious origin of Baobab trees, ...