New mahogany species found in Zanzibar — but fewer than 30 trees remain

Mongabay
Apr 9, 2026, 2:13 pm263 ptsTop
A small group of mahogany trees were found growing along a 200-meter (650-foot) stretch of shoreline on Pemba Island, Zanzibar. Scientists have recently confirmed the tree is a new species, but with fewer than 30 left in the wild, it’s already critically endangered. “It’s an extraordinary finding that…

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