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The world's oldest tree lived in an unexpected US national park

Two national parks in California (Sequoia and Redwood) are known for their giant trees, some of which are thousands of years old. By visiting these parks, you can discover some of the largest living ...
IFLScience

A 4,900-Year-Old Tree Called Prometheus Was Once The World's Oldest. Then, A Scientist Cut It Down

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
IFLScience

The tree, known as Prometheus, was cut down to study, with permission from the US Forest Service.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
Reno Gazette-Journal

Nevada was home to the oldest living organism. What happened to it?

It was older than the Roman Empire, the Egyptian pyramids and Christianity. Then someone cut it down. Now known as Prometheus, the bristlecone pine tree that found its home on Wheeler Peak in Nevada's ...