There are 8 species of Baobab trees in the world and 7 are endemic to Madagascar. The beautiful Giant Baobab, 'Adansonia grandidieri', is known in Malagasay as Reniala or Mother of the Forest. She is now endangered through loss of natural habitat to agriculture and in consequence extinction of many of its native seeds dispersers.
Madagasgar; Kirindy
Madagascar Memories
Quick sketch book paintings done in situ as I travelled around Madagascar in September 2023 from Andringsitra, Isalo, Kirindy and Morondova. An exotic and colourful country.
