Sarah Venter

Baobab Ecologist, University of the Witwatersrand

Sarah Venter

The mango stemborer is known to damage and kill other species of trees.

Killer beetles in the baobabs: Researcher warns of risk to African trees

23 Feb 2026

4 min read

Radio-carbon dating has repeatedly found baobabs well over 1,000 years old, with the oldest among them reaching 2,500 years in age.

Baobabs: Africa’s unique trees defy climate challenges, continue to flourish

26 Aug 2024

4 min read

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