The living bridges of Cherrapunji are made from the roots of the Ficus elastica (Assam rubber) tree. This tree produces a series of secondary roots from higher up its trunk and can comfortably perch ...

For the last hundred years, the residents of two tiny Indonesian villages in West Sumatra have used a 30-meter-long bridge formed from the interconnected roots of two trees located on each side of a ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

Diljit Dosanjh's recent trip to Shillong has drawn attention to the captivating Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya. But why are these bridges so important? They are a remarkable example of human ...

Nature has so much in reserve that it never ceases to surprise travellers with its own-created architectural wonders. Among the most interesting creations of nature are natural bridges, from stone ...