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5,900-Year-Old Discovery in the Rockies Sparks Major Investigation
The discovery was made during an archaeological survey when researchers found the remains of over 30 ancient whitebark pine trees. Radiocarbon dating placed their lifespan between 5,950 and 5,440 ...
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Survivor of the slopes: Oldest whitebark pine tolerates Idaho’s harsh climate, crucial for ecosystems
The Western Pine may be Idaho’s state tree – but another type of pine tree is notable for its age and resilience in Idaho’s ...
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High Country Rescue
Fungus and beetles threaten to topple the remarkable whitebark pine. Can tree enthusiasts help the keystone species before it’s too late? Mountaintop living isn’t easy. At very high elevations, the ...
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Whitebark Pine Protected as Threatened Under Endangered Species Act
PORTLAND, Ore.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that the whitebark pine will be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The pine is the most widespread tree to ...
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Harm to Wildlife
Whitebark pine nuts are an important food source for some Yellowstone grizzly bears preparing for hibernation, but warmer winters are allowing pine bark beetles to expand their range within ...
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Beetles Destroy Pines in the Rockies
mountain pine beetles are killing countless whitebark pine trees, a major source of food for wildlife including grizzly bears Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners Terms of ...
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Beetles Destroy Pines in the Rockies
mountain pine beetles are killing countless whitebark pine trees, a major source of food for wildlife including grizzly bears Behold the World's Smallest Monkey: The Pygmy Marmoset (02:17 ...