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 ...

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 ...

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 ...