Aaspen (Pando colony)

Pando, also known as the "Trembling Giant," is a remarkable natural phenomenon in Utah. It is a single, ancient colony of around 40,000 quaking aspen trees connected by an underground root system, making it one of the largest and oldest living organisms on Earth. Though individual trees live about 100-150 years, the root system persists for thousands of years, continually sprouting new trees. This extensive interconnected system highlights a unique form of biological unity and resilience, showcasing nature’s ability to endure and regenerate over millennia through a shared root network.