Children gather the fruits of a Baobab tree near Nyangana in the Caprivi Strip. The Baobab Tree is known as the tree of life, with good reason. It can provide shelter, clothing, food, and water for the animal and human inhabitants of the African savannah regions. The cork-like bark and huge stem are fire resistant and are used for making cloth and rope. The leaves are used as condiments and medicines. The fruit, called "monkey bread", is edible, and full of Vitamin C. The fruit has a velvety she

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Size: 5000px × 5000px 42.3cm × 42.3cm - 300dpi
Location: Namibia, Namibia
Photo credit: © Obie Oberholzer / AfriPics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: baobab, caprivi strip, children, fruit, seeds, tree, namibia