
Pando: Earth's Ancient Giant at Risk of Decline
Pando, a massive grove of over 40,000 trees in Utah, is considered the world's largest and possibly oldest living organism, potentially dating back 16,000 to 80,000 years. Originating from a single seed, Pando's age was estimated through genetic sequencing of over 500 samples, revealing a surprisingly uniform genetic makeup despite its vast size. The research, not yet peer-reviewed, highlights Pando's resilience and the challenges it faces from environmental threats. Efforts are underway to protect and rejuvenate this ancient organism.


