Deep in the Amazon rainforest, a tall, slender palm known as Socratea exorrhiza has sparked one of nature’s most intriguing myths. Often described as a “walking tree”, it is said to slowly shift its ...

Found in the rainforests of Central and South America, the Socratea exorrhiza, also known as the "walking palm," has caught the imagination of scientists and explorers for many years. Unlike other ...

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 ...

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 ...

Someone was walking outside in an unknown part of the world when they noticed something frightening in the distance. A single tall tree in the distance was slowly moving in a way that trees shouldn’t ...