In Finland temperature gets as low as -40°C (-40°F) in winter, and in such weather trees get covered in so much snow and frost that it makes the landscape look as if it was from another planet. Northern Finland is largely covered by the Boreal forest, the world's biggest territorial biome, which freezes for around 6 months of the year. It's so cold there that the … [Read more...] about These Trees Freeze in Strange Shapes in Northern Finland, Creating an Otherworldly Landscape
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The Walking Trees of Ecuador: They are Said to Move up to 20 Meters Every Year
A species of palm tree is perhaps the only mobile tree on this planet. Socratea Exorrhiza, a tree found in a remote section of Ecuador, is said to be able to walk, just like Ents in The Lord of the Rings. These leafy giants may not be able to wage war on the troops of Isengard, but they do share a few traits with their fictional counterparts, aside from their height. Their … [Read more...] about The Walking Trees of Ecuador: They are Said to Move up to 20 Meters Every Year
9 Africa’s Oldest Trees, Some Over 2,000 Years Old, Now Dead
According to reports, nine of Africa's oldest and largest baobab trees have died in the last decade. These trees, which range in age from 1,100 to 2,500 years, appear to be victims of climate change. Warming temperatures may have destroyed the trees directly or made them weaker and more susceptible to drought, diseases, fire, or wind, according to scientists. Climate change … [Read more...] about 9 Africa’s Oldest Trees, Some Over 2,000 Years Old, Now Dead
Two New Species of Sinister Bird-Catching Trees Have Been Discovered in The Caribbean
The Caribbean's gorgeous islands might appear to be an utopia not just for humans looking to relax on the beach, but also for numerous birds looking for predator-free breeding grounds. Some of these islands, however, conceal a terrible secret: they are home to a kind of tree infamous for trapping and killing young birds, the remains of which are then used to feed the trees … [Read more...] about Two New Species of Sinister Bird-Catching Trees Have Been Discovered in The Caribbean
Before They all Vanish, a Photographer is Photographing Ancient Baobab Trees
Trees have the ability to withstand the test of time. A bristlecone pine, which is 5,062 years old, is the world's oldest tree. Climate change, on the other hand, is endangering the world's ancient trees and inflicting havoc on some people. Since 2006, Beth Moon, a California-based photographer, has been photographing ancient trees all over the world. Her breathtaking … [Read more...] about Before They all Vanish, a Photographer is Photographing Ancient Baobab Trees