Trees & Plants

Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta)

Family: The Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta, previously Diomedea cauta) belongs to the family Diomedeidae in the genus Thalassarche. Habitat: Winter and spring are the best times to see seabirds from cliffs...

Merriam’s Teratorn: The Giant Bird That Once Ruled the Skies

When did Merriam's Teratorn become extinct? Merriam’s Teratorn died out around 10,000 years ago. Where did Merriam’s Teratorn live? The remains...

Fiordland Penguin: Masters of the Underwater Maze

The Fiordland Penguin's (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus) head adornments most likely assist swimming birds in recognizing individuals of their species,...

Bald Eagle Sounds

Bald Eagle Sounds: Various vocalizations are made by bald eagles, including songs, calls, screaming, screeching, and alarm calls. Communication...

The Floating Ship Forest

Floating Ship Forest: For all those whose hearts start beating faster when they see something ancient and abandoned,...

Hyperion ! World’s Tallest Knowing Living Tree

Hyperion is the name of a coast redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens) in Northern California. It was measured at 115.61 metres (379.3 feet). Which ranks it...

Yareta – A 3000 Years Old Alien-looking Plant

Yareta is a green and alien-looking growing plant in South America. On first inspection, you might consider that it is an extraterrestrial species. That...

3,000 Years Old Olive Tree Still Produces Olives

There are certain species of olive tree, which has an incredibly long life span. A certain elegance can be found in olive plants due...

Monkey Tail Cactus: Growth Rate, Care, and Propagation

Monkey Tail Cactus Monkey Tail Cactus (Hildewintera colademononis) is an attractive, and low-maintenance plant that might be just what you need to add to your...

Wildlife Values of Conservation Trees and Shrubs

Wildlife Values of Conservation Trees and Shrubs SHRUBS CARAGANA (SIBERIAN PEASHRUB) (Caragana arborescens): Used for nesting by several songbirds and the seeds are occasionally eaten. Not a...

World’s Oldest Individual Clonal Tree Discovered in Sweden

It is believed that the World’s Oldest Individual Clonal Tree is one of the longest-living organisms on earth, and this disheveled spruce is no...

How to do Tabebuia Tree Care

Tabebuia Tree Care The Tabebuia tree is commonly known as the golden trumpet tree. It is semi-evergreen or semi-deciduous shedding foliage for a short period...

1,400-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree Still Sheds Golden Leaves

Once a year, this majestic 1,400-year-old ginkgo tree showcases a remarkable transition into fall, and its countless leaves change into a radiant shade of...

Cherries from the Orient

For hundreds of years, Cherries trees have been cultivated in the Far East for their ornamental blossoms. These same trees are now being planted...

The Blue Puya Flower: Nature’s Breathtaking Delight

Yes, blue puya (Puya berteroniana) is a real plant! This incredible bromeliad is endemic to Chile. This South American plant is a natural hybrid...