ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Photo by Prasenjeet Yadav @prasen.yadav As I walked across these living "root bridges" in India's Meghalaya State, I realized I couldn't find a comparable experience. They definitely did not feel like crossing a concrete bridge or even like climbing a tree. Instead, it felt like a fairy tale come to life. And, in a way, that's what it is. In a place where concrete bridges do not survive even a few decades because of constant rains, landslides, earthquakes, and floods, these bridges grow stronger, more robust, and resilient with age. They do not require revenue to build, only time. Also, these root bridges don't just support and connect humans who cross over them. Studies show that a single F. elastica tree potentially supports a few hundred living species—insects, birds, sometimes mammals, and vegetation like moss. These tree bridges are not just individuals but ecosystems, constantly interacting with their living and nonliving surroundings. Follow me @prasen.yadav for more photos from biodiverse India.」9月13日 23時38分