Chapter 73 [Half-Beast and Half-Human Tree]

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Chen Ergou was so excited that he ran over and realized that this was not a big oasis.

But it's also very impressive!

Surrounded by tall canyons, the entire area was once covered in shallow sea and full of life as you can see from the layers of rock that surround it. But that was tens of thousands of years ago.

It is hard to imagine such an isolated and fertile area covered by vegetation in an environment surrounded by a vast and barren desert. Maybe it's the tall canyon that surrounds it, hiding it here. The gorgeous red sandstone of Quichi shelters the water here.

The camera rises high above the oasis from above: a pool of clear water lies there like a turquoise mirror in the desert, surrounded by sandstone and cliffs.

Around the water source grows a circle of desert greenery, and dozens or hundreds of palm olive trees and date palms stand in all corners, which also grow around the waterhole.

In the distance, there is a baobab tree more than ten meters high, which is undoubtedly the most conspicuous "star" of this oasis.

A herd of animals drinks from a waterhole, and several white, black, and gray dromedaries cool off in the water. If you look closely, you can even see a Nile crocodile in the center of the pool, half of its head rising out of the water to bask in the sun. It seems that everything is peaceful, and it seems that this oasis has been "peaceful" for many years.

In such a quiet environment, Chen Ergou's impetuous heart gradually calmed down.

The discovery of such a hidden oasis in the desert is definitely a new and unusual thing for the viewers who are watching the live broadcast. The popularity of the live broadcast room has just exceeded 7 million, and it will soon approach 8 million.

His popularity has been on the rise since the start of the broadcast. And for the second broadcast, his good reputation is not limited to the panda platform, and the popularity of other big anchors who live broadcast at the same time with him is also a notch lower.

Of course, "Wild Food" is about to be on TV, and the promotion of TV stations and companies is also playing a role.

"Friends...... Yes, we found the desert oasis. I don't know if this hidden oasis has ever been spotted before, but I'm going to name it the Oasis of Wonder! If you're trekking through the desert, if you see it in the distance, I think you'll think it's just a blissful apparition. It is a type of wetland in the desert, a beautiful miracle. ā€

"Oases in the desert are often created because of the year-round supply of water at the site, which is often sourced from underground springs or man-dug wells for irrigation, and the water is lowered to the ground in distant rainfall areas, then submerged into the ground, through permeable underground sandstone layers, and returned to the surface at the oasis to be used. ā€

He did not hesitate to pour out the urine in the kettle, and went to the waterhole to clean the kettle, but did not fill it with water and drank it.

Began to preach to the camera: "In a state of lack of water and hunger, it is best not to overeat, but to drink in small sips." The water here is drinkable because the animals in the neighborhood are hydrated here. But I'm not going to drink it directly. No matter how clear the water source in the wild is, it is certainly not very clean if there are organisms living in it. I'm showing some signs of heat stroke now, my body's resistance is decreasing, and I need to be cautious just to be on the safe side. And...... I found a better place to get water. ā€

He couldn't wait to bring the kettle that had no peculiar smell to the smooth baobab tree, and introduced excitedly:

"I have always heard that in the savannahs of Africa, there is a large tree of strange shape, and a 19th-century naturalist described it as follows: 'Because of the large trunk, when it has fallen its leaves, it stands bare and haggard, like a stroke patient with his bloated fingers. An earlier explorer wrote: 'The half-beast, half-man-like tree, resembles an old monster with white hair and a tilted head and a big belly, with skin like a rhinoceros, and countless twigs like fingers grasping the sky.' ’

That's right, this is the famous baobab tree.

The scientific name of this tree is the Bobab tree, and its trunk is so large that it takes 40 people to hold hands to surround it, making it a veritable 'big fat tree'. The huge flowers they produce are yellowish-white and emit a putrid stench. These trees are usually pollinated by fruit bats or flying foxes. The fruit of the baobab tree contains a lot of trace elements, vitamins and nutrients, which is why it is often referred to as a 'superfruit'.

The baobab tree has a huge canopy and strange branches that resemble tree roots. The tree is also spectacular, with its juicy fruit that is as large as a football, and is a favorite food for animals such as monkeys, orangutans, elephants, and Arabian dog-faced baboons. When the fruit is ripe, the monkeys come in groups and climb the trees to pick the fruit to eat, hence the name 'baobab'. ā€

Chen Ergou raised his eyebrows with one hand and looked towards the top of the tree, where several white fruits the size of a football hung high on the strange branches.

After looking around, you can also clearly find traces of baboons in the vicinity, "Look: there are baboons pulling here, but at the moment these baobab fruits are not fully ripe, so they have not been picked by the baboons." However, such a tree obviously cannot be climbed like other trees. In order to reduce the evaporation of water, its branches are often bare, looking ugly but functional. To climb up and pick the fruit, I need to think of something. ā€

"There's no hurry, what I need most right now is water. ā€

"When the rainy season comes, the baobab tree uses its large body to store water desperately, and a single baobab tree is said to be able to store thousands of kilograms or more of water, making it a water storage tower in the wilderness. I'm so thirsty right now, and I desperately need water. It's easy to get water from a baobab tree, just cut its skin and it will flow out delicious and delicious potable water. ā€

He drew his jungle knife, chose a place under the tree, and made a hole.

Sure enough, a large number of clear tree paddles soon flowed out, similar to water, but rich in a variety of nutrients.

I took a full pot with a kettle, first tasted a little, and my eyes lit up instantly, "The taste is very good, with a hint of sweetness." This mouthful of water into my stomach is like a rain to nourish my already dehydrated internal organs. But I can't gulp and wait until my body is used to the water before I can drink freely. ā€

It didn't take long for him to feel like it was almost there, and he couldn't wait to drink it.

"Happy!"

He couldn't help but roar, feeling his whole body come to life, and his chapped lips were moisturized with water again. The most important thing was full of energy and smiled: "I can totally say it." As long as this baobab tree is here, I have food to support me out of the desert. And, I could already 100% anticipate that there would be a perfect feast tonight. ā€

"But before that, ladies and gentlemen, allow me to be rude for a moment. ā€

"I'm going to take a shower, and if it's unsightly, please stay out of the way. ā€

After saying that, he couldn't wait to take off his equipment, clothes, wearing only a pair of boxers, and he was not afraid of crocodiles, so he jumped into the water naked.