In this photo taken Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, two baobab trees grow alongside one another in a field in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe. Africa's ancient baobab is under a new mysterious threat.

The baobab trade, which took root in her area in 2018, would previously supplement things like children’s school fees and clothing for locals of the small town of Kotwa in northeastern Zimbabwe.

Large trees can store as much as 140,000 litres (37,000 gallons) of water sucked up during rainy seasons. Thirsty elephants often strip a baobab of its bark and wood to get their moisture.

The baobab tree, sometimes called the “Tree of Life,” has an unforgettable appearance. Found in savanna regions of Africa, Madagascar and Australia, the trees form a very thick and wide trunk ...

Loveness Bhitoni picks up fallen baobab fruit under a baobab tree in Mudzi, Zimbabwe, Aug. 22, 2024. A packet of a kilogram of baobab powder sells for around 27 euros in Germany.

Baobab trees are known for their unique appearance, and they make excellent bonsai trees due to their distinctive shape and thick trunk. Growing a baobab bonsai tree can be challenging, but with ...

The tree is native to at least 37 countries in Africa and two in the Arabian Peninsula. The African baobab (Adansonia digitata) is the most widespread of the eight known baobab species.

The baobab trade, which took root in her area in 2018, would previously supplement things like children's school fees and clothing for locals of the small town of Kotwa in northeastern Zimbabwe.

She earns 17 cents for every kilogram (2.2 pounds) of the fruit and she can spend up to eight hours a day walking through the sunbaked savanna. She has exhausted the trees nearby.