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Cassia sieberiana: Africa’s Healing Tree with Countless Benefits for People, Nature, and Wildlife

Environment&Good Health Discover the powerful benefits of Cassia sieberiana, Africa’s golden flowering tree. Learn how it supports traditional medicine, attracts bees, shelters wildlife, and helps protect the environment. Cassia sieberiana, also known as the African cassia or drumstick tree, is a valuable tree native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Renowned for its stunning yellow flowers and medicinal properties, this tree plays a crucial role in traditional healing, ecological protection, wildlife shelter, and biodiversity support. Local Names of Cassia sieberiana Across Africa and Beyond Cassia sieberiana, commonly known as the African cassia or drumstick tree, is a remarkable tree with deep roots in African traditional medicine, environmental conservation, and rural biodiversity. While its scientific name is widely recognized in botanical and pharmacological studies, the tree goes by many names across different cultures and languages. Here are some of the ...

Guardians of the Mist: The Story of Africa’s Last Mountain Gorillas

Category:Environment  Mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Mountain gorillas are among the rarest species in the world. According to [Wikipedia]; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_gorilla they are found in the mountainous forests of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the mist-covered highlands of Central Africa, among the towering volcanoes and bamboo forests, lives a species that captivates hearts across the world — the Mountain Gorilla. These gentle giants are found only in three countries on Earth: Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. With emotional depth, close family bonds, and over 98% shared DNA with humans, they represent one of the rarest and most intelligent wildlife species on our planet. --- Threats Facing Mountain Gorillas Despite their importance, mountain gorillas remain critically endangered due to several interconnected threats: Poaching and illegal wildlife ...