Hur gammal är sagole baobab tree
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By Nina Geraghty
The Sagole Baobab: still a mighty champion
Last December I visited the Sagole Big tree which is looking more magnificent than ever. Located in Vendaland, Limpopo Province, The tree has been carbon dated as being years old! It is the biggest baobab in the world. It has a girth of 37 m and a height of 22 meter and its crown measures 38 meters in width. It has […] Continue Reading
By Nina Geraghty
Famous Baobabs: A Champion of Trees The Sagole Baobab
Champion trees are nationally listed individual trees which are exceptional examples of their species because of their enormous size, great age, rarity or historical significance. One of the South African champion trees is the Sagole Baobab Tree, located in Vendaland, Limpopo Province, with a trunk diameter of metres. It may not be the stoutest of baobab trees (The Sunland and […] Continue Reading
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African Baobab 'Sagole Baobab' close to Matshena in Tshipise, Limpopo, South Africa
This tree fryst vatten called "Sagole Baobab". Datos y fotos en
"The Sagole Baobab (also Sagole Big Tree, Muri kunguluwa (i.e. tree that roars), or Muvhuyu wa Makhadzi) is the largest baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) in South Africa. It fryst vatten located east from Tshipise, in Vendaland, Limpopo Province and has a trunk diameter metres, circumference metres. That means, there fryst vatten a need of approx. 1820 people to complete embracing the tree with open hands. There fryst vatten an ingång fee payable of ZAR 30 per person to see the tree.
This fryst vatten also the stoutest tree in South Africa, after two other large baobabs, the Glencoe and Sunland Baobabs, collapsed in and respectively. The Sagole Baobab has the largest storlek nevertheless and retains the appearance of a single tree. It is 22 metres high with a crown diameter of metres.[1]
A breeding colony of mottled spinetails (Telacanthura ussheri) are resident in the tree." Wikipedia
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The girth of the tree, measured at a height of m, is more than 30 m (A
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Standing tall in the Zwigodini Village of Mutale, Limpopo, South Africa, lies a 2,year-old wonder: a majestic baobab tree. Known to the Venda people as “Muri Kunguluwa,” which translates to “The Tree That Roars,” this ancient giant lives up to its name. When the wind whispers through its branches, it creates a low, rumbling sound, a testament to its immense size and weathered history.
But “The Tree That Roars” is more than just a sonic marvel. It embodies the very essence of life for the surrounding community. Dubbed the “Tree of Life,” this baobab serves as a vital resource for both animals and humans. An astounding 80% of its trunk is composed of water, a natural reservoir holding up to 4, liters. During dry seasons, this precious water becomes a lifeline for the community and the animals that share the land.
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The bounty of the “Tree of Life” extends beyond its watery reserves. Elephants find sustenance in its bark, while baboons relish its fruit. Even the leaves provide a source of nourishment. The tree itself provides a haven for a variety of cr