Partially obscured in this photo is an 80,000 year old fellow named Pando. can you see him despite the trees?
Before I had heard of Rachel Sussman and her intriguing quest to photograph the oldest living things on the planet, I had an inkling of my own to do the same.
So last week when I found myself not far from what might well be the record holder, I snatched up the opportunity to commune with such ancient wisdom., and left a few hours later better off for the excursion.
The question remains, on the grade of old-timers on the planet, is an 80,000 year old the oldest? Or just old for an Aspen Clone?...
I really enjoyed watching Rachel's Ted Talk about the oldest living things in the world.
Here is a clip of her talking specifically about the Pando Clone, its maleness, and theoretical immortality.
Here is a clip of her talking specifically about the Pando Clone, its maleness, and theoretical immortality.
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