Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A legendary “walking” tree has captivated rainforest ...

Much of the legend centres on a palm species called Socratea exorrhiza — often nicknamed the "walking palm" or "walking tree." This species grows in the tropical rainforests of Central and South ...

Some trees have existed for hundreds of years in tough climates, while some are filled with myths, spirituality, and ...