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~ Ever the novice, my green-as-grass ill-informed questions must weary poor Anthony. I'd inquired why it was that a portion of the upland acacia species observed during drives to and from the Samburu Sopa Lodge seemed to lack foliage. I wondered how they photosynthesized with such lifeless, gnarled branches. Anthony patiently directed my attention to the branches themselves, noting the brilliant emerald hue where the photosynthesis was occurring. Upon careful examination at the lodge, I marveled at the adaptation for an arid environment facilitating chlorophyll functioning yet protected from assorted threats.