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17 Trees Almost Too Beautiful and Strange To Be Real!

The Baobab Trees Courtesy: confitalsurf If you read The Little Prince, you might remember them - The Baobab Trees. This photo was taken in Madagascar and the reason for the Baobab's unique trunk is that it's used to store water for the dry seasons. 2.

See 16 Amazing Pictures Taken On the Island Of Madagascar

As far as the plant kingdom is concerned, the baobab trees are an inseparable part of the local landscape and can only be found there.

Here Are 10 of The Most Spectacular Forests in the World

Avenue of the Baobabs. Madagascar Source The Avenue of the Baobabs can be found off a dirt road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina, in the Menabe region of Western Madagascar. The trees can reach 800 years old, and there are only 20-25 baobab trees still growing in the forest. 9.

This Stunning Island Is Often Called the Eighth Continent

Further inland, there's a spiny forest and world-famous baobab trees. 5. Avenue of the Baobabs Along the dirt road between Morondava and Belon’i Tsiribihina, there are a group of trees that draw tourists around the world.

If You Thought You Knew What Trees Look Like, Look Again!

Madagascar's Magnificent Baobab Trees source 5. The Cypress Trees of Caddo Lake source 6. Japan's Glorious Wisteria Trees source 7. The Bottle Trees of Socotra Island source 8. Hawaii's Rainbow Eucalyptus Forests source 9. The Dragon Tree of Socotra Island source 10.

20 Heartfelt Moments Depicting the Human Race

A Family Gathers for Tea in the Yamal Peninsula 15) Blind Albino Boys at a Mission School in West Bengal 16) A Beautiful Young Girl from the Hamer Tribe in Ethiopia 17) A Young Monk and his Rebellious Brother 18) Emerald Eyes 19) An Apprentice Geisha in Kyoto 20) A Malagasy Girl Surrounded by Large Baobab

Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2023: 15 Striking Pics

Madagascar - "Night Under The Baobab Trees" by Steffi Lieberman Image source: Capture the Atlas Shining Stars: Celebrating the Best Milky Way Photos Milky Way, nature photo collection, milky way photography, milky way photographer of the year The winners of the 2023 Milky Way Photographer of the Year

This National Geographic Contest Winners are Spectacular

People's Choice: Van Gogh Baobabs, Maggie Machinsky Some one-third of the entire world’s population live in areas that are so light polluted, it’s no longer possible for them to see the Milky Way with the naked eye. Luckily, Madagascar is an exception to this rule.

Are These the 30 Best Places to See Before You Die?

Stroll through Madagascar's baobab grove. source 22. Put your feet into the clouds at Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia. source 23. See Mars on Earth, at America's great Canyons. [related_articles] 24. Swim at Thailand's Railay paradise beaches. source 25.

Welcome to the Tiny African Country You've Never Heard Of!

In addition to being surrounded by giant baobab trees that are full of birds, the lagoon has crystal-clear water teeming with all kinds of marine life. There are few places in the world that are better for a snorkel than here. 4.

21 Bars You Just HAVE to Have a Drink At!

Sunland Pub, South Africa Tucked inside a 6000 year-old Baobab tree (!), the Sunland Pub was built into the tree's hollow trunk in 1933. Due to limited space, the place can only house 15 people at a time. 13.

Lesser-Known Facts About the African Savanna

Plenty of trees and plants like the baobab tree, jackalberry tree, acacia tree, manketti tree, river bushwillow, and umbrella thorn acacia are also scattered across the area. The dry season and the drought make it tough for the plants to survive in the savanna.

11 Architectural Masterpieces Worldwide Inspired by Nature

The architecture of the buildings is heavily inspired by the plant life of Senegal, namely the iconic baobab tree and local algae species. Needless to say, the list of visitors who dream of seeing the curious city when it's planned to open in 2035 is piling up! 11.