TED Talks - How trees talk to each other | by ecologist Suzanne Simard
Just released on TED Talks, an ecologist explores how trees communicate to each other. Definitely worth watching.
"A forest is much more than what you see," says ecologist Suzanne Simard. Her 30 years of research in Canadian forests have led to an astounding discovery — trees talk, often and over vast distances. Learn more about the harmonious yet complicated social lives of trees and prepare to see the natural world with new eyes.
TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more.
thank you. i have known for a while about same species communication. the intricately interwoven communication between species is fascinating.