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Baobab poacher's hole in Tanzania The hole in this baobab is or has been used by poachers to hide from the authorities.  Adansonia digitata,Africa,Dead-rat tree,Tanzania,Tarangire,Tarangire National Park Click/tap to enlarge

Baobab poacher's hole in Tanzania

The hole in this baobab is or has been used by poachers to hide from the authorities.

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  1. In some African cultures these holes are also used by the women as a place to have their babies. Now that would be a bit of a surprise for a hiding poacher! Posted 11 years ago
    1. Did not know that and now I have a very visual image of it. Posted 11 years ago

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''Adansonia digitata'' is the most widespread of the ''Adansonia'' species on the African continent, found in the hot, dry savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa. It also grows, having spread secondary to cultivation, in populated areas. English common names for the Baobab include dead-rat tree, monkey-bread tree, upside-down tree and cream of tartar tree.

Similar species: Malvales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 15, 2013. Captured Aug 30, 2013 15:18.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/4.5
  • 1/800s
  • ISO560
  • 80mm