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The doughnut-shaped
fruit of the Ompha-
locarpum procerum
grows on its branches
and trunk, which is
common for rainforest
trees. Scientists believe
it’s an adaptation to
promote pollination by
insects, such as ants,
found in the trees.BELOW
Edmond Dimoto,
assisted by Lisa-Laure
Ndindiwe Malata, sur-
veys the flowers, fruits,
and leaves of a tree in
Lopé. For 25 years, he
has hiked in the forest
nearly every month to
help create the longest
continuous study of
tropical trees in Africa.A FRAGILE REFUGE FOR FOREST ELEPHANTS 111