Unveiling the Enigmatic Sounds of Pando, Earth's Largest Living Organism
Recordings of the sounds of Pando, the largest living organism on Earth consisting of 47,000 interconnected aspen stems, have been released to promote awareness of this remarkable tree and the threats it faces. Acoustic technician Jeff Rice and Lance Oditt of Friends of Pando presented Pando's "acoustic portrait" at a conference, capturing the sounds of its leaves rustling and a deep roar believed to come from its roots. The recordings serve as a record of local biodiversity and may provide insights into the health and environmental changes of the area. The aim is to protect Pando from exaggerated or understated threats and to understand its vast hidden hydraulic system.
