BETA
Chapter 1
The biology of a survivor
Chapter 2
A global family tree
Chapter 3
Legends of the upside-down tree
Chapter 4
The ecosystem anchor
YOUR GOAL
Master of The baobab tree of life
Ch 2 · A global family tree
artiteacher Grow your baobab tree to discover how the tree of life supports an entire ecosystem.
artiteacher A global family tree
We sailed from Madagascar—(on the waves!) / And rooted all over the world—(yeah we did!)
artiteacher Australia is home to a single native baobab species known locally as the boab.
artiteacher Adansonia digitata is the single baobab species that dominates the dry savannas of mainland Africa.
Fun Fact
Baobab species: Madagascar is home to six unique baobab species, while mainland Africa and Australia only have one native species each.
Quiz
Which continent has only one native species of baobab, known as Adansonia digitata?
Quiz
What is the name of the famous tourist site in Madagascar lined with giant baobabs?