Friday, August 11, 2017

Leopard in a tree - but this is no pussy cat

Safaris aren't all about watching big game - there are fascinating plants too, such as this Leopard orchid.

This plant is an epiphyte, which means that the whole plant, roots and all, grow above ground, attached to the branches of trees. The roots, which anchor the plant to the tree, are specially adapted to absorb water and nutrients very quickly.

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