About 80% of the world's gum arabic is harvested in Sudan, where the acacia trees stretch from border to border. But the sap ...

In the harsh, sun-scorched landscapes of the desert, survival is a challenge few plants can meet - but this tree has not only adapted, it thrives. In this episode, we explore the incredible strategies ...

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ... Gum arabic, an organic emulsifier derived from the sap of the acacia trees, is a major ingredient in a range of products, including the gigantic ...

This is the Sahara. The largest desert on Earth! Wow! It looks like it hardly ever rains here. Incredibly, there are still plants growing here. Like this acacia tree. It has long thorns that hold ...