Curious Case Of Walking Trees In Rainforests Of Planet Earth
Walking trees are found in the rainforests of Central and South America, and there are only one known species: Socratea exorrhiza, also known as the stilt palm. But here's a sad part, because of cutting down trees, the walking palm is in danger.
Imagine a tree that can actually move! It might sound like a fairy tale, but it's real! In Latin America, there's a special kind of tree called the walking trees or moving palms. It's one of the most amazing trees on Earth.
This tree is found in the rainforests of Latin America. It has a unique ability to 'walk' on the forest floor. This helps it spread its seeds far from where it started, so its baby trees have more room to grow. But how does it do this?
The walking palm uses special roots near its base like legs or tentacles to slow...