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Why do we paint tree trunks white?
You might find it confusing to see healthy trees along the street suddenly painted white from branch to branch. But there's a reason for that.
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Biology
The world's oldest tree is about to be officially recognized.
A giant tree that has survived for thousands of years in a forest in southern Chile is about to be recognized as the world's oldest tree.
Biology
Vietnam has a strange plant that can be drunk directly from the stem, easily addictive
This drink is taken directly from the tree trunk and can be drunk immediately without any processing.
Biology
The most beautiful 'lonely tree' in Vietnam: Centuries old, trunk wide enough for 5 people to hug around
This lonely tree and dozens of trees in the ancient nghien forest in Can Ty commune, Quan Ba district, Ha Giang province are red nghien trees, extremely rare, about 250…
Biology
How do palm trees survive hurricanes and tornadoes?
Many people are impressed by the resilience of beach palms. After storms, many plants are destroyed, but palms often survive. So why?
Biology
Strange tree known as king of wood, harder than steel, bulletproof
Even when shot with a bullet, the bullet hitting the tree only leaves a faint mark, unable to be shaken.
Biology
Discover the world's tallest monocotyledonous plant
A giant, strange palm with straight trunks, surprisingly high up to 50 meters, is only found in Colombia.
Biology
The strange 'coconut water' that flows from the trunk of a birch tree, a popular drink in Finland
Thuy and her husband and children experienced an outing in the birch forest. And for the first time in her life, she tasted the strange taste flowing from the tree trunk.
Biology
Top 20 strangely shaped trees around the world: From mythical monsters to unbelievably ugly 'devils'
If you have the opportunity to see these strangely shaped trees with your own eyes, you will be amazed at the magic of nature.
Biology
Unusually bent tree secrets of Native Americans
Across North America, there are specially bent trees, which are shaped by Native Americans to mark the terrain.
Animal world
Unexpected discovery of koala species drinking water from tree
Scientists have found a surprising answer to the question of how koala drinks water. Through research, koala species drink water directly on the tree.
Biology
Why are some trees hollow?
We often see some old trees, although the trunk is hollow, but the leaves are still green. So how do trees survive when their trunks are empty?
Biology
The strange banana species in the middle of Xuan Son forest is still alone, finishing and killing itself
Located at the end of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, Xuan Son National Park - belonging to Tan Son district (Phu Tho province), is the only place in the country with…
Biology
Birch trees can sense their own weight
In a new study, researchers discovered an interesting piece of information that birch trees can sense their own weight.
Biology
The big tree trunk burned from within
Australian residents on their way home from a forest fire discovered a large wooden tree burned with fire from the inside.