00:00These aren't just rocks, they're alive.
00:03Meet lithops, also known as living stones.
00:07These plants have evolved to mimic pebbles in the desert.
00:10This clever disguise helps them survive harsh sun and avoid being eaten by animals.
00:16They store water in their thick leaves and only peak above the soil when they bloom.
00:22Some lithops can live for decades and produce daisy-like flowers from what looks like a crack in a stone.
00:28If you love discovering the secrets of strange plants, you're in the right place.
00:33Follow for more hidden treasures of nature.