Te Matua Ngahere Kauri tree in Waipoua Kauri Forest, New Zealand

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The oldest kauri tree in New Zealand, estimated to be 2000 years old. Its name means "The father of the forest." It has the largest diameter of any kauri tree at around 5 metres.

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Size: 3750px × 5594px
Location: Waipoua Kauri Forest, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Simon Lane / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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