Yet on the African continent, this moniker is reserved for the baobab tree. Upon first glance, you may wonder why. It is sometimes referred to as “the upside down tree” since, from a distance ...
Baobab trees live to be very old and grow to be very tall. The Sunland “Big baobab” in Limpopo Province in South Africa reached 22 metres high and 47 metres in circumference before it toppled ...
Many recognise it as a common sight in dry areas while others look at it as an upside-down tree that lives to inspire folklores but the iconic African baobab tree has recently topped the global ...
A baobab tree is truly a wonderful sight when viewed in its natural habitat. There are only eight species in total with six native to Madagascar, one native to Africa, and one native to Australia.
The traditional story of The Baobab Tree is told by Jan Blake, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Sidiki Dembélé and members of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Narrator: Come to a magical ...