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Time for some palm readings: Swetha Sivakumar on the coconut tree

It needs so much sunlight, it evolved to soar above competing canopy, fronds stretching out like solar panels. See how else it adapted to space, sand and sea.
At Khao Sok National Park, Thailand. At full maturity, the coconut kernel is 50% water, 33% oil, some protein and carbs. But, also trapped within, is air. Because the fruit needs to be able to float.
At Khao Sok National Park, Thailand. At full maturity, the coconut kernel is 50% water, 33% oil, some protein and carbs. But, also trapped within, is air. Because the fruit needs to be able to float.

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