They form a long queue and he gives each one a tree to plant. The hyena arrives late as usual and, being last in the queue, is given a small baobab. She is so annoyed that she takes the tree and ...

The traditional story of The Baobab Tree is told by Jan Blake, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Sidiki Dembélé and members of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Narrator: Come to a magical ...

The baobab, often referred to as the "upside-down tree" for its unique appearance, has long fascinated scientists and locals with its thick trunk and branches that resemble roots sprouting from ...