Sacred 1,500-Year-Old Baobab Tree in Madagascar Shows Signs of Decay
By
Jonathan Wolfe
A reheated bagel, served cold.
Summary
A centuries-old sacred baobab tree called Tsitakakantsa in Madagascar's Andombiry Forest is slowly dying, showing signs of decay including a foul-smelling, dark liquid seeping from its base. French baobab researcher Cyrille Cornu, who discovered the tree's deterioration, notes this is unprecedented in his experience. The tree's decline signals broader environmental stress on Madagascar's fragile ecosystems.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledIt smelled like mushrooms but worse, like decomposition.
I was surprised because I never saw this before.
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