# Sinkholes saved these endangered trees – then trapped them there

> Large sinkholes in nature have traditionally been viewed as a win for biodiversity, protecting plants that would be exposed to environmental stress above ground.

- **Source:** [Newatlas](https://newatlas.com/environment/sinkholes-evolutionary-trap-undermine-survival/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a63d8c9f4c52e43809bedee)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #sinkholes #endangered #saved #trapped #trees #above #academy #biodiversity
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