Mopane Woodland
CountryBotswana/Zimbabwe/South Africa
Area550,000 km2
TypeTropical woodland
Key SpeciesAfrican elephant, mopane worm, baobab
About Mopane Woodland
Dominated by the mopane tree. Mopane worms (caterpillars) are a protein-rich food source. Elephants heavily modify the woodland. The baobab trees can live 2,000+ years. The Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park crosses three countries.