"Durian has a regal look with its thorn-covered rind," says Morales. "It's also majestic in size, weighing around six pounds." The husk is thick, spiky, and yellowish-brown or green, and has five ...

From dawn to midnight, Huang Qijun nurtures and tends to 10,056 durian trees, every day. By late March, the mild weather in China’s southernmost province of Hainan – with occasional overcast ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Just one 2.5-kilogram durian from Nonthaburi, Thailand, can cost $380. Yet the fruit has a smell that some people find extremely unpleasant.

Jackfruit and durian are two large tropical fruits that often get mixed up because of how they look. Both have thick green skins, spiky textures, and strong smells—but they are not the same.

The Malaysian government’s recent move to cut down 1,000 durian trees in April has sparked protests, raised concerns over farmers’ land rights, and triggered an anti-corruption investigation. The land ...