40 times heavier & thousand times larger than a blue whale: Meet Pando, the world's biggest living organism
Pando, a Utah aspen grove, is the world's largest living organism by weight. This clonal colony consists of genetically identical stems connected by a vast root system. Scientists believe Pando originated from a single seed thousands of years ago. However, heavy browsing by deer and cattle hinders its natural regeneration. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this ancient and ecologically vital organism.
Pando, a Utah aspen grove, is the world's largest living organism by weight. This clonal colony consists of genetically identical stems connected by a vast root system. Scientists believe Pando originated from a single seed thousands of years ago. However, heavy browsing by deer and cattle hinders its natural regeneration. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this ancient and ecologically vital organism.
