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Not_Leopard_Seal t1_ivuqvhr wrote
Reply to comment by Deathwatch72 in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
Not as young as you're probably thinking. Baobabs can become over 1,000 years old. The ones I saw in a national park in Madagascar were 700 years old already
Not_Leopard_Seal t1_ivuqod8 wrote
Reply to comment by mw19078 in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
Yeah there is a whole legend about them.
So the baobab was gods favorite but was also a bit needy. So they asked god for the thickest stem and god did give it to them. But they wanted even more and asked for the finest and nicest fruits, so god did also give them those. But the baobab, still wanting more, continued to ask for the most green and lush leaves. So god got a bit annoyed, ripped the tree out of the ground and planted it upside down again as punishment.
DNLoke t1_ivup926 wrote
Damn when did we get 13 moons?
USA_A-OK t1_ivup245 wrote
Reply to comment by Suitable_Media5518 in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
You should probably get that checked out if that's the case
parrmorgan t1_ivunk3r wrote
Looks like the spirit place in Black Panther when one takes the flower.
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Old_timey_brain t1_ivumdyz wrote
Reply to comment by larrythefatcat in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
> Thank you for being level-headed and I'm glad you seem to understand that I'm attempting (in my own way) to be a mediator in this situation.
We're all good. Thanks for speaking up. It's been enjoyable having pretty level-headed back and forth.
lotsanoodles t1_ivum99x wrote
I had an uncle in Queensland who had a property named Bottle Tree Downs. It was covered in these trees.
dbatchison t1_ivum7m9 wrote
Reply to comment by jjolla888 in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
No idea
Suitable_Media5518 t1_ivulwwf wrote
Wait is this real?
PuffDaddy_420 t1_ivulsd1 wrote
Reply to comment by Deathwatch72 in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
I see I see oaks are definitely dense you should see this one by my house I’m guessing at least 200 years old ! Thanks for the information!
Suitable_Media5518 t1_ivulm8j wrote
Reply to comment by oodles_of_strudels in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
The tree actually looks like a boab anyway
this_wandering_day OP t1_ivulctl wrote
Reply to comment by nofacenofood in The wild coast of Costa Rica [OC] [2500x1400] by this_wandering_day
That's awesome. The wildlife is incredible there.
kinggalaxtus t1_ivul64k wrote
one day that will be the great deku tree
PF4LFE t1_ivul2er wrote
Thicc
Trashman82 t1_ivul0fl wrote
Reply to comment by Slannar in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
TIL that i need to cite my references when I'm having a conversation with someone.
nofacenofood t1_ivul08w wrote
Reply to comment by this_wandering_day in The wild coast of Costa Rica [OC] [2500x1400] by this_wandering_day
Yes I was there this year, I spent 3 days there got to see a lot of animals
Deathwatch72 t1_ivukwdm wrote
Reply to comment by PuffDaddy_420 in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
Not as old as you're probably thinking. The trees store massive amounts of water in the trunk so you shouldn't compare it to something like an oak tree
HelpfulNoob t1_ivukwa9 wrote
Thats 1 evil looking tree
this_wandering_day OP t1_ivukksx wrote
Reply to comment by nofacenofood in The wild coast of Costa Rica [OC] [2500x1400] by this_wandering_day
It is such a beautiful place. Have you made it out there?
this_wandering_day OP t1_ivukgrs wrote
Costa Rica is an explosion of color. The beaches around the western coast town of Quepos are no exception. When viewed from above, however, a different beauty unfolds - one where the jungle and ocean are seen colliding in breathtaking fashion. From the dense foliage of the peninsula to the gentle, white sand beaches, there is such simple, yet powerful beauty found on the coast.
Costa Rica's motto is "Pura Vida" meaning pure life. I believe this photo evokes that motto quite well. If interested in more photos, my IG is: nomad_kmc
larrythefatcat t1_ivujqfh wrote
Reply to comment by Old_timey_brain in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
It's the smallest of small things in the grand scheme of things and I guess it comes across a little "smartass-y" (especially the tongue-in-cheek reference to r/karmacourt) now that I read it again, so I'm not going to worry about it.
Thank you for being level-headed and I'm glad you seem to understand that I'm attempting (in my own way) to be a mediator in this situation.
jjolla888 t1_ivujbp2 wrote
Reply to comment by dbatchison in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
wasn't the west of Australia bumped up right next to Madagascar back in the Paleozoic era?
SUTATSDOG t1_ivujapg wrote
Oh woah! Idk why I thought those were endemic to Madagascar. Very cool.
Not_Leopard_Seal t1_ivur5gd wrote
Reply to comment by SUTATSDOG in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
There are 8 species of baobab. 7 of them are found in Madagascar, and 6 of them are endemic. The Australian species is the only one that doesn't occur in Madagascar