December 18
The Tree of Ténére, 1961, by Michael Mazeau
Standly quietly in the desert, L’Abre du Ténére was the only tree for 400 kilometers in any direction, earning the reputation as the most isolated tree in the world. It served as a natural lighthouse for travelers and traders crossing the Sahara.
In 1939 a team dug a neaby well to find out where the tree got its water. It determined the trees roots had to descend …Read more
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