Human and baobab distribution in Mali

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Yes they are!

This is a very cool study using sophisticated quantitative geographical methods to show that baobab distribution is due to human settlement.

Duvall, C.S. 2007. Human settlement and baobab distribution in southwestern Mali. Journal of Biogeography Online Early: doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2699.2007.017151.x. PDF (888 KB)

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