Have you ever heard of a walking palm tree? It sounds like something out of a fairytale, but it's actually quite real! The ...

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 walking tree is a symbol of how amazing and adaptable nature can be. Found in the rainforests of Central and South America, the Socratea exorrhiza, also known as the "walking palm," has caught the ...

For a long time, trees were believed to be stationary beings growing and surviving for years in the same place they were planted, unless someone deliberately uproots and shifts them elsewhere. But as ...

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 ...

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 ...