Marula Tree (S01E03)

The African savannas offer more than just a simple dynamic of predator and prey. Among the vast landscape, certain extraordinary trees serve as vital sources of both nourishment and refuge for various creatures. In the Manyeleti Game Reserve, the marula tree is particularly noteworthy, supporting a wide range of herbivores, from tiny insects and rodents to the massive elephants. Witness the essential role the marula plays throughout South Africa's extreme seasonal changes, and discover why it is truly regarded as a tree of life.