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The Ancient Wonder of Pando

This chapter explores Pando, a massive quaking aspen grove in Utah that could be the largest and oldest living organism on Earth, potentially dating back to the Ice Age. Recent research aims to uncover its age through genetic analysis, revealing staggering estimates and the grove's remarkable history as it coexisted with prehistoric creatures.

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