Trees
The Oldest Tree in the World Might Have Been Found in Chile, and It's Dying
Researcher Jonathan Barichivich believes the tree is 5,484 years old, but it cannot be scientifically dated the normal way as the trunk is too wide.
Missouri Man Left Covered in Strange Growths After Being Scraped by Trees
Doctors diagnosed a fungus as the cause after the man reported skin lesions that had not cleared up after four months.
'Feed Me Seymour:' Worker Back in Office After 2 Years Finds Gigantic Plant
A Reddit gardening forum is marveling at an office plant that has grown so much during the pandemic it's almost touching the office ceiling.
Invasive Insects Expected to Kill 1.4 Million Urban Trees in U.S.
The emerald ash borer is expected to make ash trees extinct, as scientists call on cities to plant alternative species.
Dog Is so Obsessed With Climbing Trees Owners Had to Install a Warning Sign
"The dog being just on top of the sign makes this 10 times better," said one Redditor.
Invasive Insects Could Cost U.S. $900M Over 30 Years: Study
A team of researchers estimated that invasive insects in the U.S. could kill an estimated 1.4 million trees in urban areas by 2050.
Teen Left Stranded in 35-foot Tree After Cat Rescue Gone Wrong
Indianapolis firefighters were called in to rescue the 17-year-old, identified only as Owen, while the tabby watched on, seemingly unconcerned.
It's So Cold in Texas That Trees Are Exploding, Sounding 'Like Gunshots'
The fallen limbs caused by the exploding trees threatened to take down power lines and destroy vehicles and other property.
Pecan Tree That Existed Before Declaration of Independence To Be Cut Down
The tree—a well-known landmark in the town of Braselton, Georgia—is estimated to be more than 300 years old.
Fukushima Radiation Made Japanese Fir Trees Go Haywire After Disaster
Conifer trees in Fukushima showed similar mutations to those found in the Chernobyl exclusion zone in the former Soviet Union.
Watch Cheeky Bear Pull Down Family's Tree To Get Bird Feeder
The Ring footage was captured at a family home near Ocala National Park.
Israel Seeks Compromise With Bedouins Over Planting Trees on Disputed Land
Bedouins view the forestry project as part of an attempt to move them into planned communities, which the group says is an assault on its traditional lifestyle.
'I Make Food From Used Christmas Trees'
The first recipe we tried our Christmas tree needles with was salmon. Then we made bread, followed by a sugar syrup.
Flying Squirrels Discovered in Nebraska Living in Dying Oak Tree Being Cut
"I've seen crazy things that animals can do. But it's very unlikely they (the flying squirrels) made it here on their own," said zoologist Shaun Dunn.
Phoenix Can Reduce Costs of Hot Summers With More Trees, Cool Roof: Study
The city of Phoenix could save billions over the next three decades by adding "cool roofs" to buildings and planting more trees to create a "canopy."
Water Gushes From Tree Being Cut Down in Viral Video Viewed Over 13M Times
Michael Adams, who posted the video, said the water had been pouring out for a minute before he started filming.
Innocent-Looking Tree in Florida Is 'The Most Dangerous' in the World
The Manchineel tree only grows in one place in the U.S., and is classed by The Guinness Book of World Records as "most dangerous tree in the world."
The 25 Tallest Trees in the World
Some of these trees tower more than 100 meters into the sky.
Sequoia National Park and Largest Tree on Earth Threatened by 2 Wildfires
"There's no imminent threat to Giant Forest but that is a potential," said a fire information officer for Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks.
More Than 70 Women 'Marry' Trees to Save Them From Being Chopped Down
"Trees are pure examples of unconditional love, which fits in so beautifully with the whole idea of marriage. Marriage is for life, breathing is for life," a "bride" said.
Florida Man Fills Pothole With Banana Tree Instead of Cement in Protest
"If we have to maintain it and make sure nobody gets hurt, we are going to put something obvious there to make sure nobody gets in the hole," Bryan Raymond said after planting the tree.
Baby Monitor Video Shows Sleeping Infant Nearly Crushed
Another video posted to Facebook by Courtney Buchholtz shows the baby's parents rushing out of one room to remove the baby from another room.
House Hunters Baffled by Florida Home With a Tree Growing in the Kitchen
The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and is on the market for $899,000.
Tree Cut Exactly in Half After 'Petty' Dispute Between Neighbors
"We pleaded and pleaded with them not to do it, but their mind was made up. That tree was coming down," the 16-foot-tall tree's owner, Bharat Mistry, said.
Cat Rescued from Tree After Fire Department Said it's Not 'Their Concern'
A private tree service was hired after emergency services in Schenectady, New York said they would not help the cat that had been stuck high up a tree for at least a week.
High School Sweethearts Pose by Tree They Planted Together 15 Years Ago
Kelsey Riley and Wes Dixon graduated from Eastern York High School, in Pennsylvania, back in 2008, and the huge tree now dwarfs them.
Earth Day Google Doodle Animation Shows How 'One Small Act' Can Save Planet
Sophie Diao, the artist behind the video, said she was inspired by "the stories of people who had planted trees when they were very young."
Stunning Photos Show Cherry Blossoms at Peak Bloom in Washington, D.C.
The mayor of Tokyo gifted thousands of cherry trees to the nation's capital in 1912.
Companies Must Prioritize Forest Protection over Tree Planting
In the world of nature-based solutions, preventing deforestation will have the biggest near-term impact on slowing the rate of global warming.
Photos Show 15-Foot Snake-like Tree Roots That 'Totally Shocked' Plumber
Plumber David Hall believes the root infestation the size of an "anaconda" had been growing in the pipes for more than 10 years.