Pod Mahogany, Afzelia quanzensis
"Lucky Beans" in the pod. This is not a coomon sight as birds, elephants and baboons usually get the nutritious seeds before they ripen and fall to the ground. Passing through an animals digestive tract does increase the chances of germination.
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Location: Matobo Hills National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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