Some Whackadoodle Fun: Photographic Evidence that Ents Exist

Keep in mind that Ents are extremely difficult to photograph because they move so slowly that they are often mistaken for trees.

This young Ent was spotted somewhere on Facebook. He appears to be fleeing the forest in an attempt to find a spot of sun in which to grow new leaves.

The following photograph also first appeared on Facebook. I believe it provides positive proof that the elves were correct when they predicted that one day the Ents and the Entwives would one day again find each other, although I cannot be sure if the image was not somehow photoshopped.

I have seen evidence of Ent Children on Facebook, which seems to confirm that the Entwives are back.

The Ent below appears to be saying goodbye to to it’s parent before moving off into the world.

The following Entwife image was posted by a friend. You have to look closely to see her face as she works to keep trees alive outside the forest. You can see her near the top.

One must always be careful when publishing stories about Ents because some images are definitely photo shopped.

By this time you might be wondering “What are Ents?”

Here is what the AI Bing has to say:

Ents, also known as Onodrim (Tree-host) by the Elves, were a very ancient race in Middle-earth. Let me share their fascinating history with you:

1. Creation and Purpose:

   • The Ents were created at the request of Yavanna, the Vala who loved all growing things. She foresaw that Aulë’s Dwarves would eventually cut down trees, so she wanted protectors for the forests.

   • These tree-like beings became the “shepherds” of the trees, safeguarding certain forests from threats like Orcs.

   • The Elves played a role in teaching the Ents to speak, curing them of their initial inability to communicate.

2. Description and Abilities:

   • Ents varied in height, size, color, and the number of fingers and toes. Each individual resembled the species of tree they guarded.

   • They were incredibly strong, capable of crumpling iron like tin and tearing apart solid rock like bread crusts.

   • Quickbeam, for instance, guarded rowan trees and closely resembled them in appearance.

3. Early History:

   • Almost nothing is known about the early history of the Ents.

   • They lived in and protected the vast forests of Middle-earth during the Years of the Trees in the First Age.

   • In tales from the last six centuries of the First Age, they appeared briefly, even joining the Battle of Sarn Athrad against Dwarves, supposedly summoned by Beren and Lúthien.

4. Treebeard and Fangorn:

   • Treebeard, the oldest and wisest Ent, resided in the Fangorn Forest, which was believed to be the last remaining home of Ents in the Third Age.

   • The forest was also inhabited by Huorns, tree-like beings with a mysterious nature.

In summary, Ents were ancient guardians of the forests, shaped by their love for trees and their duty to protect them. Their existence remains woven into the rich tapestry of Middle-earth’s history.

Full Disclosure:

I am fully aware that Ents were the creation of J. R. Tolkien in his wonderful chronicles of what he called Middle Earth. I do find it amusing that Bing’s AI never mentions J. R. Tolkien in its explanation of Ents, but instead explains them as if they were real, taking nearly every word of it’s explanation from the LOTR Fandom Website.

Even fuller Disclosure:

I love these images of Ents, even when they are photoshopped, so feel free to email or tag me whenever you see one.