With the return of rains it's time to get busy. 雨季来临时,它们就开始忙碌了
High in the branches above, the baobab's nectar is starting to flow. 高处的波巴布树已经开始分泌花蜜了
and collect water to store in their huge trunks, ready for the dry season ahead. 用来收集水分并储存到巨大的躯干中 用以对付干季的到来
but it's not wise to travel far from the sentinels. 不过远离哨兵是不明智的
Those that fly or climb are not the only ones to get a share. 这些花也不是只给会飞的和会爬树的享用
If they are relaxed, it must be safe to come down to the ground and gather the food that lies there 如果白斑鹿显得无拘无束 那么叶猴可以安心从地面上采集食物
but the dry season is so severe that the trees can't afford to loose the amount of water that would evaporate from their broad leaves, 在炎热干燥的季节 树木无法承受水分从叶子上的大量流失
The threat of winter frost is not the only reason for trees to shed leaves. 寒冬的威胁不是树木落叶的唯一原因
Then, after a few months, the days begin to shorten again 几个月后,白昼又开始缩短