Behold, a living relic from a bygone era - the ancient Miyajima White Pine tree. Planted in 1625, this bonsai tree has defied the sands of time, surviving for almost 400 years. But what truly sets it apart is its resilience and determination to live on, having withstood the catastrophic aftermath of the world's first nuclear bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, … [Read more...] about The Resilience of an Almost 400-Year-Old Bonsai Tree: A Living Relic of Hiroshima’s History
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500-Year-Old Greenland Shark is Oldest Vertebrate Animal
The Greenland shark, a captivating species renowned for its astonishing lifespan, holds a prominent place among the most long-lived creatures on our planet. With estimates suggesting that some individuals can live up to an incredible 500 years, these remarkable sharks surpass the age of the United States of America itself, which was founded in 1776. Specifically, a particular … [Read more...] about 500-Year-Old Greenland Shark is Oldest Vertebrate Animal