Baobabs are unique trees. They are among the world’s longest-living trees, with some being over 2,000 years old. They can survive prolonged droughts thanks to their ability to store water in their ...

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

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 this week’s newsletter: nature’s last stand against the DRC capital’s rampant development, plus looking back on last year’s stories of hope ...

Have you ever seen a monkey-bread tree? It’s the tree of life — the tree from which our ancestors were able to get sustenance all year round because its fruit is the only one in the world that dries ...

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.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Baobabs are an iconic part of the sub-Saharan landscape in Africa ...

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 ...

If I had to use just one moisturizing product this winter, it would be baobab oil. Not only is it super hydrating, but it can be applied from head to toe—literally. Rich in active ingredients, it ...

Baobab trees grow in arid and semi-arid parts of Africa, and have deep cultural and ecological significance. Some of these trees are thousands of years old. Global demand for baobab products has ...