The Great Basin Bristlecone Pine Tree may be the oldest living organism.
Pinus longaeva is a species of bristlecone pine tree found in the higher mountains of California, Utah, and Nevada.
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Aug 16, 2022
Methuselah, as it is sometimes called, is thought to be the oldest living organism on our planet. Bristlecone pines can reach staggering ages.
Question — What age is the oldest living Great Basin Bristlecone pine tree?
(1,483 / 2,793 or 4,853 years old)
The average lifespan of a human at just over 70 years seems very short when compared to some other life forms.
Just think of the poor Mayfly, they have the shortest lifespan of any known animal, just one day.
Answer: 4,853 years old and counting.
A short quiz about the Universe and life
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