Can You Guess How Old These Natural Species Are?
Updated: Aug. 19, 2021Photographer Rachel Sussman combines art and science in her journey to capture some of the oldest living organisms in the world. See if you can take a guess at how many years some of her subjects have been on the planet.
Bristlecone Pine
Some bristlecone pines are estimated to be up to 5,000 years old. According to the National Park Service, these trees are known for their longevity and ability to survive harsh conditions.
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Posidonia Oceania Seagrass
You can find this species of seagrass in the Mediterranean, like near the Baleric Islands in Spain.
Posidonia Oceania Seagrass
The seagrasses, which grow in the sands of the Mediterranean, have been found to be about 200,000 years old, according to Popular Science.
Stromatolites
These stromatolites are in Carbla Station, Western Australia. You can also find them in Brazil, Mexico, and the Bahamas, according to Smithsonian Magazine.
Stromatolites
These layered structures have been calculated to be made up of materials that can be between 2,000 and 3,000 years old. Now, can you identify these everyday objects by their close up pictures?
Dead Huon Pine
It’s estimated that these thick, dead tree trunks can date back to about 10,500 years ago.
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Llareta
This flowering plant has been shown to be more than 3,000 years old.
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