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The Tree: A Natural History of What Trees Are, How They Live, and Why They MatterA blend of history, science, philosophy, and environmentalism, The Tree is an engaging and elegant look at the life of the tree and what modern research tells us about their future. There are redwoods in California that were ancient by the time Columbus first landed, and pines still alive that germinated around the time humans invented writing. There are Douglas firs as tall as skyscrapers, and a banyan tree in Calcutta as big as a football field.
A blend of history, science, philosophy, and environmentalism, The Tree is an engaging and elegant look at the life of the tree and what modern research tells us about their future. There are redwoods in California that were ancient by the time Columbus first landed, and pines still alive that germinated around the time humans invented writing. There are Douglas firs as tall as skyscrapers, and a banyan tree in Calcutta as big as a football field. From the tallest to the smallest, trees inspire wonder in all of us, and in The Tree, Colin Tudge travels around the world--throughout the United States, the Costa Rican rain forest, Panama and Brazil, India, New Zealand, China, and most of Europe--bringing to life stories and facts about the trees around us: how they grow old, how they eat and reproduce, how they talk to one another (and they do), and why they came to exist in the first place. He considers the pitfalls of being tall; the things that trees produce, from nuts and rubber to wood; and even the complicated debt that we as humans owe them. Tudge takes us to the Amazon in flood, when the water is deep enough to submerge the forest entirely and fish feed on fruit while river dolphins race through the canopy. He explains the "memory" of a tree: how those that have been shaken by wind grow thicker and sturdier, while those attacked by pests grow smaller leaves the following year; and reveals how it is that the same trees found in the United States are also native to China (but not Europe). From tiny saplings to centuries-old redwoods and desert palms, from the backyards of the American heartland to the rain forests of the Amazon and the bamboo forests, Colin Tudge takes the reader on a journey through history and illuminates our ever-present but often ignored companions.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Broadway Books
Published: 10/23/2007
ISBN: 9780307395399
Pages: 459
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.10d
Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 11/25/2007 pg. 32
Books & Culture 07/01/2008 pg. 14
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★★★★★ 5
Great toy
Style: Turtle, Style: Turtle
I bought three of these turtle toys as Christmas gifts for various family member's dogs. Every single dog loves it!
My dog has never been interested in any other treat toy I've given her. She's just not a foodie type dog. But, she's crazy about this one. She loves that it's floppy and the crinkly noise that it makes. The treats are surprisingly secure but she's happy to work at getting to them because the noise is rewarding during the process.
While the edges of the treat pockets are starting to fray a bit, it doesn't affect the usability of the toy at all. I'm honestly shocked that my dog hasn't Shredded the entire toy with the amount of enthusiastic chewing she's given it.
The only issue I have is that the opening to the shell is a bit small. It's kind of difficult to get the toy's long neck stuffed into the shell. But, I suppose if it was any bigger, it would be too easy for the dog to pull it out.
So, overall, this dog toy is a huge winner!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Good for dogs who like to rip stuff up
Style: Alligator
Apparently it’s really good because my dogs already destroyed it. So I’ll take that as a success. It’s a good size for big dogs. Not the strongest, but I didn’t get it for that reason, I got it to be destroyed. Both my dogs were able to play tug of war with it.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2026
★★★★★ 4
A great enrichment toy to keep your dog occupied
Style: Fox
Do you have a small furry gremlin disguised as a dog in your life that needs entertaining while you work? Get yourself one of these!
PROS
- it keeps a smart dog occupied for anywhere between 10-20 minutes
- if keeps a less than smart dog occupied a lot longer
- you can fit quite a lot of treats of different sizes in there
- you can throw it in the washing machine when it gets too dirty
- also doubles as a tug of war toy
CONS
- it gets dirty fast
- if you have a heavy chewer they'll rip it up and render it useless pretty quickly
- it squeaks (good for dog not for human)
This is one of my girls favourite toys, even now that she's a bit older and doesn't need constant stimulation she still enjoys running around with it and digging the treats out.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Dog loved it.
Style: Frog
Dog loved it, squeaker lasted about 5 minutes, which is about normal for any toy I’ve given her.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Frustrating and Not Durable
Style: Turtle
My Foxhound /Beagle mix had this toy torn in several places within minutes. He loves his toys, but this one seemed to frustrate him and me. The small slits are too tight for anything but kibble. The large pouch is too deep for treats, and would send kibble flying as soon as he shook it. Anything larger would get stuck! The pouch tore at the seams as soon as my dog tried to pull out a Milkbone. Only small treats would fit in the slits, and he’d lose interest with them. The squeaker was useless due to the large size and hardness of the head. The weight and size of the head and the length of the toy might be a problem for smaller dogs. This toy was returned.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026