Crown shyness: what it is and which trees it affects - Discover Wildlife
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Crown shyness is when one canopy of tree branches avoids touching another
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Crown shyness: are trees social distancing too?
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Some trees may 'social distance' to avoid disease
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Visual effects of 'crown shyness' revealed
What Is Crown Shyness?
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The Mysterious Yet Fascinating Phenomenon of Crown Shyness
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Some trees may 'social distance' to avoid disease
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Rare Species Detected During Forest Bird Surveys in the National
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Rare Species Detected During Forest Bird Surveys in the National
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What Causes Crown Shyness: Learn About Crown Shyness In Trees
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The Mysterious Yet Fascinating Phenomenon of Crown Shyness
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27 Amazing Examples Of “Crown Shyness”, A Phenomenon Where Trees