Precious Rongmei
Jun 26, 2024
These forests are some of the best living museums on the planet. They have been around for millions of years and are rich in history, biodiversity, and ecological importance.
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The Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, Australia, is the oldest rainforest on Earth, with an estimated age of 180 million years. This ancient forest is a living museum, home to 12 out of the 19 primitive flowering plant families found on the planet.
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The Borneo Lowland Rainforest, approximately 140 million years old, is shared by Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia. It is home to the Bornean Orangutan, one of only two remaining orangutan species in the world.
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Taman Negara, located in Malaysia's Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan regions, is over 130 million years old. Taman Negara boasts a diverse range of wildlife and plant species.
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The Amazon Rainforest, over 55 million years old, spans across Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. It is the largest and most biodiverse tropical rainforest in the world.
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The Caspian Hyrcanian Mixed Forests, aged between 25 and 50 million years, are located along the shores of the Caspian Sea in Iran and parts of Azerbaijan.
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Réunion National Park, located on the island of Réunion near Madagascar, is between 2 and 2.5 million years old. This park features a stunning volcanic landscape and a variety of unique plant species.
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Kakamega Forest, over 2 million years old, is situated in Kenya's Kakamega and Kisumu Counties. It is the only rainforest in Kenya. Though not your typical tourist hotspot, Kakamega Forest welcomes visitors with guided tours and clearly marked walking trails.
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Pando, located in Fishlake National Forest, Utah, USA, is over 80,000 years old. This unique organism is not only one of the oldest living trees but also one of the largest single organisms in the world, covering an area of 106 acres.
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Yakushima Forest, over 7,000 years old, is situated on Yakushima Island, Japan. This forest is renowned for its ancient cedar trees and moss-covered landscapes, which served as the inspiration for the landscape in the popular animated film ‘Princess Mononoke.’
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The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, over 5,000 years old, is located in Inyo National Forest, White Mountains, California, USA. While the forest is open to visitors, the locations of its oldest trees are kept secret.
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