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 ...

The walking tree is a symbol of how amazing and adaptable nature can be. Trees that can move? How? It might sound like something out of a magical story, but there’s a real-life tree that seems to do ...

Deep in the lush rainforests of Central and South America stands a palm that has long stirred the imaginations of travelers, botanists, and storytellers alike; the walking palm. Known to locals and ...

A tree that looks like it's going for a stroll just won Tree of the Year in New Zealand. The photo was taken by Gareth Andrews and posted on Instagram. It was entered in New Zealand's annual Tree of ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...