The Baobab trees (Adansonia) in Madagascar are facing threats primarily from:
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Correct answer: Climate change and habitat loss
Several species of Madagascar's Baobabs are endangered. Changing weather patterns and the conversion of forest land to agriculture have severely impacted these long-lived, iconic trees.
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