The "grotesque" baobab tree has long been known as the "tree of life" for its ability to create and maintain its own ecosystem in arid regions. Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, people have ...

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Along with Audrey Duroy, a knowledge keeper, Helen strives for a deeper understanding about the tree of life: Wiigwaasabak.

Trishan: What does biology tell us about what it means to ... we're related to everything around us. You know, it's a tree of life. If you look at a tree and you see it comes up and then divides ...