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The Enigmatic World of Plants and the Peculiar Role of Sound

Have you ever stopped to consider the silent, yet profoundly complex world of plants? Often overshadowed by the more overtly dynamic animal kingdom, plants hold mysteries that defy our traditional notions of life and interaction. Consider this: plants, these seemingly static beings, communicate, react, and even 'make decisions' in ways that are eerily animal-like. They sense light, gravity, and chemical signals, but sound—yes, sound—plays a role far more bizarre and fascinating than we might have imagined. Recent studies suggest that plants can 'hear' the buzz of a pollinator and, in response, sweeten their nectar, a dance of life orchestrated without a single note audible to the human ear. This revelation blurs the lines we've drawn in the natural world, challenging the perceived simplicity of plant life.And then there's the animal kingdom—complex, certainly, but when juxtaposed with the silent symphonies and covert communications of plants, one has to wonder: Have we underestimated the complexity of life that doesn't move to the beat of our own drum? In this light, the animal behaviors we've marveled at seem less like the pinnacle of complexity and more like different expressions of the same universal song of life, each with its own rhythm, its own melody. So, the next time you pass by a seemingly mundane patch of green, remember: there's a whole world of silent whispers and secret signals swirling around. And sound, that peculiar variable, might just be the key to unlocking more of nature's mysteries. What are your thoughts? Are plants the unsung heroes of Earth's complex tapestry of life?

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How much plastic do people ingest? It’s been stated that at least 50,000 particles of micro plastic enter the human body, every year. What health effect that has on our body is still unknown. But it can’t be good. Where is it all coming from? The food we eat and the air we breathe. Packaging, trash, the food chain. These plastic cups were scooped up in just a couple of minutes. You can see how they start “breaking down” in the water, crunching into smaller pieces that become impossible to find for us, but not for sea life 🌿 Ecothought of the day: if reducing plastic for the environment was not a strong enough reason. Then we should do it for our own health! ✅Follow @helpzerowaste to get more daily Sustainable, ECO & Zero Waste tips ——————————————————- @helpzerowaste @helpzerowaste @helpzerowaste ✅Like, Comment and Tag your friends to spread the message #zerowaste #ecofriendly #environment #earth #zerowasteliving #pantry #foodwaste #food #sustainability #nofoodwaste #zerofoodwaste #sustainable #compost #stopfoodwaste #zerohunger #zerowasteliving #recycle #sustainableliving #ecofriendly #socialimpact #savetheplanet #lesswaste #nowaste #helpzerowaste Credit to @thedharmatrails https://www.instagram.com/p/CGWHobCseLq/?igshid=7wjjbycxuuhy

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Can you ever get enough of the healing power of nature? We don’t think so. • Our expedition in the Baobab Alley unfortunately couldn’t last forever, as all good things must come to an end, but to close one chapter means you open another and make way for new experiences which is never a bad thing. • Where in the world would you like to go next? Europe? Africa? Asia? Wherever you go next, carve out some time for yourself in the nature of that place and allow yourself to be grounded there. To feel the earths energy. #foodforthought #ecothought . . . . . . @sustainable.collective @thedharmatrails @thedharmacollective @greenpeace @vondove . . . . . Follow us @expeditionist_mag Follow us @expeditionist_mag Follow us @expeditionist_mag (at Allée De Baobab Morondava) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqMrw9bhkEm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pqwa5cwv3dsx