Perched on a hillside beside a pretty bamboo forest, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto blends seamlessly into its surroundings.

For centuries, this giant tree has stood silently across villages, temples and public spaces, witnessing generations come and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Nestled in the remote village of Kadiri, in the Anantapur ...