The odd ways mammals descend trees and what it means for primate evolution

A monkey descending a tree trunk often keeps its head up, moving almost like a cautious climber backing down a ladder.

Move over apple trees — 10 unusual fruit trees to grow this spring

This is the perfect time to plant a fruit tree. Wondering what fruit trees to plant? From apricots to plums, here are 10 more exciting fruit trees you can grow.
The New York Times

The Unusual Evolutionary Journey of the Baobab Tree

New research shows the “upside-down trees” originated in Madagascar and then caught a ride on ocean currents to reach mainland Africa and Australia. By Rachel Nuwer Baobabs are one of the most ...
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Over the Garden Gate: Strange holes in trees - who is to blame?

Rows of uniform holes, either horizontal (most commonly) or vertical, might look like an insect attack, but they are more likely caused by a bird with an unusual name – the yellow-bellied sapsucker ...
Post and Courier

ECOVIEWS: How long do ginkgo trees live?

Q. I have read that ginkgo trees can live for hundreds of years. Is this true, and what makes them so unusual? Why are they called “living fossils”? A. Modern ginkgoes belong to a single species of ...