#baobabtrees — Public Fediverse posts

https://www.europesays.com/africa/98541/ Mango stem-borer decimates baobabs in Oman, scientists warn Africa could be next #Africa #AfricanEcosystems #BaobabTrees #BiologicalControl #biosecurity #ConservationResearch #Headlines #InvasivePests #MangoStemBorer #MangoStemBorerDecimatesBaobabsInOman #OmanEnvironment #ScientistsWarnAfricaCouldBeNext #TreeHealth

Here's a fascinating read for anyone who appreciates our flying foxes. Their African cousins are the unsung heroes in the life cycle of the mighty Baobab tree, working the night shift alongside a crew of dedicated moths.
It's a brilliant story of pollination, partnership, and how the giants of the plant world rely on some of the smallest creatures.

#australia #wildoz #bats #pollination #nature #conservation #australianwildlife #theconversation #baobabtrees

https://theconversation.com/the-secret-life-of-baobabs-how-bats-and-moths-keep-africas-giant-trees-alive-268744

Finally, an answer to a mystery surrounding these 1,000-year-old trees
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/finally-answer-mystery-surrounding-1-081301413.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=YW5kcm9pZC1hcHA6Ly9jb20uZ29vZ2xlLmFuZHJvaWQuZ29vZ2xlcXVpY2tzZWFyY2hib3gv&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFwQ-K_CTYSSWNyvprMs837zHjzR8JeXPNpv6PnkZDgiVsD9xXzl994bliOyGyyfFxqXAzluM02zClNDH8GeTTdcbB23XqzACoQCIo7uQGqnxVjbKTpZoytbOIt4jE6h6QkX5a3V5IpSvahIerT_jYRe5pnbvCrfZvqjeigkjZZq

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