Nothing to see here… just a tree stump (that’s is exactly what the potoo wants you to think). With its large mouth and bulging yellow eyes (we’ll focus on those eyes in a second), it’s hard to believe the potoo could ever blend in. But in reality, it is a master of camouflage. So much so that if you travel the forests of Central and South America, you will need an … [Read more...] about This Curious Bird Spends The Day Pretending to Be a Tree in the Rainforest, But Then At Night…
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The Korowai People in Indonesia Live in Tree Houses That Can Be Up to 45 Meters High
Living above the world. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a tree house? Not just a small hut or a platform, but a real house with walls, floors, roofs, and even fireplaces. Well, for the Korowai people in Indonesia, this is not a fantasy, but a reality. The Korowai are one of the indigenous tribes that inhabit the remote and dense forests of … [Read more...] about The Korowai People in Indonesia Live in Tree Houses That Can Be Up to 45 Meters High
The Enchanting Chichi-sugi: An 800-Year-Old “Breast Tree” in Japan
This is an old cedar tree about 800 years old that stands at the east foot of Mt. Daimanji, Oki Islands, Japan. This tree has a height of 30 meters, a circumference of 16 meters at the roots, and branches out in 15 places from the middle of the trunk. One of its most striking features is the presence of 24 giant stalactite-shaped breast roots about 10 meters above ground. … [Read more...] about The Enchanting Chichi-sugi: An 800-Year-Old “Breast Tree” in Japan
Heartbreaking moment koala howls as he mourns his mate and hugs her body after she died at the foot of a tree
Shocking footage has surfaced showing a koala seemingly mourning the death of his female companion. The heartbreaking scene unfolded after a concerned citizen contacted South Australia's Koala Rescue Inc., reporting two distressed koalas at the foot of a tree. Hartley, the designated rescuer, rushed to the location in Coromandel Valley, south of Adelaide. Upon arrival, he … [Read more...] about Heartbreaking moment koala howls as he mourns his mate and hugs her body after she died at the foot of a tree
The Astonishing Water Tree of Montenegro: A Balkan Miracle
Deep within the heart of Montenegro, nestled amidst the charming village of Dinoša, lies a living wonder that defies logic and ignites the imagination: the awe-inspiring Water Tree. This ancient mulberry transforms into a cascading fountain after heavy rains, a spectacle that has left both locals and visitors spellbound for generations. Imagine a tranquil meadow bathed in … [Read more...] about The Astonishing Water Tree of Montenegro: A Balkan Miracle