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What is a Buffalo Thorn Tree?

The Buffalo Thorn Tree (Ziziphus mucronata) is a small to medium-sized tree native to southern Africa. It is characterized by its spiny branches and its small, edible fruit, which is an important source of food for many animals in the Kruger Park.

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