tree dwelling

Home among branches

Tree dwelling describes living or residing in trees.

The term applies to animals that make their homes in branches or trunks—squirrels, many primates, and certain birds are tree dwelling species.

It can also describe human habitations built among trees: The resort featured tree dwelling accommodations with stunning canopy views.

As a noun, a tree dwelling is such a structure or habitat.

Related

perch · squirrel · spider monkey · monkey · orangutan · treehouse · Swiss Family Robinson · sloth · hanging upside down · koala · lemur · climb · swing · foliage · treetop · high up · vine · hollow

Opposites
vertical habitat location

tree dwellingterrestrial

Relating to land

burrowing · subterranean · ground-level · underground · cave dwelling

substrate type

tree dwellingaquatic

Water-inhabiting

marine · freshwater · pelagic · benthic · desert dwelling

Family

tree, dwelling, trees, treed, treeless, dwell, dwells, dwelt, dweller

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G