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Umbrella Thorn or Flat-topped Acacia trees A closeup of their strange branching structure and flat tops. Some say their flat tops and ever-thinner branches in the top are a result of how Giraffes feed on the tree. These were found in a very special place, the edge of the Ngorongoro crater floor. Acacia tortilis,Africa,Geotagged,Ngorongoro,Ngorongoro Crater,Serengeti area,Tanzania,Umbrella thorn acacia Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Umbrella Thorn or Flat-topped Acacia trees

A closeup of their strange branching structure and flat tops. Some say their flat tops and ever-thinner branches in the top are a result of how Giraffes feed on the tree. These were found in a very special place, the edge of the Ngorongoro crater floor.

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    Claire Hamilton
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    Wow, looks like something from Meercat Island in the Life of Pi! Posted 11 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      I saw that movie but still don't recall that island :) Posted 11 years ago

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The Umbrella thorn acacia

''Acacia tortilis'', attributed by APG III to the Vachellia genus, is the Umbrella thorn acacia, also known as ''Umbrella thorn'' and ''Israeli babool'', a medium to large canopied tree native primarily to the savanna and Sahel of Africa , but also occurring in the Middle East.

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Similar species: Fabales
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 13, 2013. Captured Sep 1, 2013 13:44 in B 144, Tanzania.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/4.5
  • 1/500s
  • ISO900
  • 80mm
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