Some trees don’t just survive centuries, they survive civilisations. And for that reason and more, they are rightfully called iconic and historic. These ancient beings have stood through geological ...

Experts estimate that this olive tree could be up to 4,000 years old, an exceptional age for a living organism that has ...

As the weather warms up in preparation for a New England summer, many people are heading back outdoors to adore Massachusetts' nature, from flowers to mountains to trees. While Massachusetts has ...

Some trees don’t just survive centuries, they survive civilizations,and they are rightfully called iconic and historic. These ancient beings have stood through geological periods, have witnessed ...

A few things on this planet are old enough to make history books look recent, and that includes some living trees that have weathered through tons of challenges. Scientists have dated them, and locals ...

Methuselah not only serves as a living link with Earth's ancient past but also gives scientists the opportunity to study ...

X has recently seen a claim about the world's oldest tree said to be in Tanzania, Africa. The tree appears ancient, with a ...

In the quiet reaches of California’s White Mountains, one tree has survived through 4,800 years of storms, droughts, empires, and empires' collapse. Known as Methuselah, this bristlecone pine has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Not many living organisms have been around long enough to ...

Video above: This Nexstar Media video provides safety tips for visiting national parks. BIG PINE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Hidden high in the White Mountains of eastern California, a gnarled, weathered ...

One of Nebraska's oldest trees, a bur oak estimated to be more than 380 years old, has died. The tree, known as the "Old Wolf Oak," is located at Ponca State Park in northeastern Nebraska along the ...