Giant sequoias, Sequoia National Park, California, USA Sep 25, 2024

Named after the giant sequoias that dominate the landscape, Sequoia National Park in California, United States, spans approximately 162,910 hectares. It is home to wildlife such as black bears, mule deer and over 200 species of birds, including warblers, vireos and flycatchers. The giant sequoia trees here have been rooted for more than 2,200 years and are among Earth"s oldest living organisms. The park"s renowned General Sherman tree rises to nearly 84 metres. Named after the American Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman, it"s not only tall but is also more than 10 metres wide. Visitors flock to capture moments among these ancient giants, whose reddish-brown, fibrous bark and wide-reaching branches evoke a sense of living history.

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