"Meet Methuselah: The World's Oldest Hidden Tree"

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"Meet Methuselah: The World's Oldest Hidden Tree"
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Methuselah, a bristlecone pine in California's Inyo National Forest, is the world's oldest living tree, estimated to be nearly 5,000 years old. Its exact location is kept secret to protect it from damage. Despite its resilience, climate change poses a threat to its longevity.

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