The Baobab Trees of Madagascar
For Arbor Day, learn about one of the world’s oldest giant trees and is the most iconic and valuable plant species in Madagascar — The Baobab Tree.
Generating income through tourism, nutrition and medicine through its fruit and natural water storage ability, the Baobab provides natural resources for local people. Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza is a recipient of The Explorers Club Discovery Expedition Grant and she will lead a new study into seed dispersal and provide sustainable solutions of this essential resource to benefit future generations in one of the poorest nations in the world.
The Explorers Club, a non-profit world leader in exploration, and Discovery Channel have partnered to create an Explorers Club Discovery Expedition Grant program to further advance significant exploration and scientific discovery.
Photo By: Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza
Photo By: Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza
Photo By: Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza
Photo By: Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza
Photo By: Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza
Baobab (Adansonia grandidieri) in opened areas in western Madagascar
Lemurs!
A red-fronted brown lemurs (Eulemur rufrifrons) in the Kirindy forest, western Madagascar.
Baobab Alley
The iconic baobabs (Adansonia grandidieri) at the “Baobab alley or baobab avenue” in western Madagascar.
Baobab in the Forest
Baobab (Adansonia grandidieri) in forests, western Madagascar.
Baobab Avenue
Sunset at the baobab avenue (baobab species: Adansonia grandidieri).