Ancient trees like Methuselah and Alerce Milenario serve as living records of the planet's history and climate changes. Methuselah, nearly 4,855 years old, might be surpassed by Alerce Milenario, ...

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 ...

Its massive trunk and dense evergreen crown have made it more than a tree; it is a national symbol, a spiritual icon and a reminder of gritty endurance against all odds ...

Across the ages, countless civilisations, species and ecosystems have come and gone. Yet, there are still a few extraordinary remnants of Earth’s deep past that continue to exist today — silent ...

Discover the oldest rainforests on Earth including Daintree, Khao Sok, Taman Negara, and the Congo Rainforest. Learn about ...

The world’s oldest cypress trees and the history of North Carolina’s first life-saving stations. UNC Wilmington students paddle deep into the Black River, where some of the world’s oldest living ...