The Oldest Tree in the World

Did you know there is a tree that is very, very old? It is called Methuselah. Methuselah is a special tree that lives in the mountains of California. This tree is a bristlecone pine. It is the oldest known living tree in the whole world!

Methuselah is more than 4,800 years old. That means it was already growing when the ancient Egyptians were building the pyramids! This tree has lived for thousands of years through many seasons—hot summers, cold winters, rain, and snow.

Scientists don’t tell people exactly where Methuselah is because they want to keep it safe. This tree is very special, and people might hurt it if they find it.

Bristlecone pines like Methuselah grow very slowly. They live in places where it is hard to grow trees, like high mountains with rocky soil. This slow growing helps them live a long, long time.

Methuselah teaches us that nature can be very old and strong. It reminds us to take care of trees and the Earth so that they can live for a long time, too!

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