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 ...

The Amazon rainforest is a biological jackpot, a climate regulator, and a living history book all at once. Scientists are still learning new things about it every year, and what’s already known is ...

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 ...