The bonsai tree is a Japanese art form that creates miniature trees grown in containers. The purpose of bonsai is primarily contemplation (for the viewer) and the pleasant exercise of effort and ingenuity (for the grower). But as much as I'm sure you've heard about this practice, most of us are only aware of a few types of bonsai tree, when there are actually hundreds of different types.
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The Internet's Burning Questions About Biology, Answered
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10 Amazing Facts of Nature that Are Too Weird to Believe
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14 Plants in the Most Artful, Unique, and Quirky Pots
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Beautiful examples of the kind of parents you'll find in the animal kingdom.
17 Utterly Beautiful Photos of Japan's Cherry Blossoms
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Nature: How Animals Evolved Head Weapons
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15 of Bhutan's Most Riveting Animals Revealed!
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Check out the stunning winners of the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year contest.
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Australia Has Some of the Cutest Wildlife in the World!
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Learning Nature: The Lunatic Biology of the Sunfish
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An incredible video of Bosnia & Herzegovina filmed for six months, displaying the natural beauty of this gorgeous country.
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These Pictures Perfectly Capture the Magic of Fall
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