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Post by fanuidhol on Apr 20, 2020 8:35:18 GMT -6
Definitely worth looking at these pictures of trees. We've got a "dead" tree that Gson and I call King. He lost his upper portion and the jagged area looks like a crown. He's also hollow so he looks like he has a mouth. One arm sticks out and up to hold his scepter. Odd. I meant to share the link and not just the first picture. Facebook NatureVibes.me April 6, 2020 at 10:17pm |
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Post by Andorinha on Apr 20, 2020 9:16:04 GMT -6
Kool pix, Fan, thanks! Hmmm got a picture somewhere of a Utah cottonwood tree that has a near-perfect human foot at its base, five evenly ranked toes and all, but nothing like these!
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Post by Stormrider on Apr 20, 2020 11:19:16 GMT -6
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Post by Stormrider on Apr 20, 2020 11:21:22 GMT -6
I like the kissing trees.
Some from my link are creepy.
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Post by Andorinha on Apr 21, 2020 7:40:20 GMT -6
Wow, with so many "people-ish" trees around, no wonder JRRT came up with his Ents! Thanks Stormy, Fan.
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Post by Stormrider on Apr 21, 2020 8:01:36 GMT -6
I remember human-like trees in the old Disney movie, Babes in Toyland! The kids loved that and still do. My granddaughter loves it now. But Desi thinks Mary is too silly for today's world.
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Post by Andorinha on Apr 5, 2023 8:43:49 GMT -6
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Post by Stormrider on Apr 6, 2023 4:41:47 GMT -6
So do they move or not? The second biologist said they don't move. But fun article to read and see what the palm trees look like.
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Post by Andorinha on Apr 6, 2023 10:03:45 GMT -6
Sigh, probably just a made up story for tourists -- but I like the idea of "walking trees!"
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Post by Stormrider on Apr 6, 2023 15:38:01 GMT -6
I like the idea, too, even if it takes a while to move anywhere. You can't be hasty!
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Post by Androga Erindalant on Apr 17, 2023 8:27:43 GMT -6
They walk! There's just no proof, since no scientist is patient enough to record a single step in the 20 years that it takes.
If the article states that the ground erodes quickly, then it is possible that the trees also shift along with the dirt, and thus move. Maybe not with the mentioned speed, but still...
Trees are very endurable creatures. They will do amazing things to survive, even after being struck by lightning, being broken... or when the ground underneath erodes. They will regenerate when they can. And if they can keep up with the speed of their surroundings, they manage quite well.
We have a tree in the nearby park who had some rough years recently. It lost half of itself in a fierce storm. But last year, he managed to regain its forces and grow new branches.
Years ago, I've seen a big tree that grew on a large bolder. It kept dirt and moss between its roots, and apparently could still get enough water and nourishment. Though I've also seen a companion of that tree doing the same trick with less luck. That other one fell off...
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Post by Andorinha on Apr 19, 2023 11:15:20 GMT -6
Hullo, Andorra!
Yeah, they do remarkable things all the time!
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Post by Andorinha on Mar 31, 2024 12:32:05 GMT -6
Just another Ent sighting: Attachments:
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