Bristlecone Pine tree from the Bristlecone Pine Forest in the Inyo National Forest, White Mountains, California

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The Great Basin bristlecone pine tree is the oldest known living organism on the planet with the oldest know living specimen just shy of 5,000 years old. This is a one of these ancient trees photographed in the White Mountains of California.

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Size: 3981px × 5200px
Location: Inyo National Forest California, White Mountains, USA
Photo credit: © Jason Brindel Landscapes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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