Bristlecone Pine tree from the Bristlecone Pine Forest in the Inyo National Forest, White Mountains, California

• Contributor: Jason Brindel Landscapes / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: BDEYGN
• File size: 51.4 MB (1.9 MB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 3454 x 5200 px | 29.2 x 44 cm | 11.5 x 17.3 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 6 August 2009
• Location: Inyo National Forest California, White Mountains, USA

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The Great Basin bristlecone pine tree is the oldest known living organism on the planet with the oldest know living specimen just shy of 5,000 years old. This is a one of these ancient trees photographed in the White Mountains of California.