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
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As Their Barks Shed, These Exotic Trees Transform Into Rainbows
Eucalyptus trees are most recognized for their aromatic leaves and as the primary source of food for koalas, but did you know they can also be rather colorful? In fact, Eucalyptus deglupta is known as the rainbow eucalyptus because of its vibrant colors. When this amazing tree sheds its bark, it like a colorful pencil being sharpened. This results in an incredible … [Read more...] about As Their Barks Shed, These Exotic Trees Transform Into Rainbows
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