Pando: Utah's Ancient Giant and Earth's Oldest Living Organism
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Pando, located in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, is the world's largest tree and heaviest living organism, consisting of 47,000 genetically identical aspen stems connected by a single root system. Estimated to be up to 80,000 years old, Pando is facing decline due to grazing by deer and cattle, as well as pests and diseases. This unique organism plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, but its future is threatened by the lack of natural predators and environmental stressors.
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