China’s giant sinkhole is protecting an endangered magnolia tree, but may also trap its future
Safe haven or trap? Study finds sinkholes protect endangered trees at evolutionary cost China’s huge sinkhole, known as king of heaven (“tiankeng” in English)while simultaneously helping and harming one of the region’s most endangered plants. They protect rare aromatic magnolia trees from the effects of climate change, but also isolate their populations, reducing their ability … Read more