Pando: The Largest Living Organism

Charlie and friends explore Fish Lake National Forest in Utah to find Pando, the largest living organism. Pando is a massive quaking aspen tree that reproduces clonally, covering 106 acres with genetically identical trees. Despite its size and age, Pando faces threats from disease, fire suppression, and wildlife, leading to its decline. The video highlights Pando's significance and the efforts to preserve it.

What was the initial guess of the largest living organism by Pat?

• A giant squid

• A dinosaur

• An elephant

• A blue whale

What is the name of the largest living organism located in Utah?

• Aspen

• Sequoia

• Pando

• General Sherman

How do quaking aspens like Pando reproduce?

• By spores

• By grafting

• By seeds

• Clonally

What is the main part of the organism Pando?

• Its leaves

• Its branches

• Its root system

• Its flowers

What is the approximate weight of Pando?

• All of the above

• 32.5 blue whales

• 867 African elephants

• 6,500 giant squids

What is the significance of dry mass in determining the largest living organism?

• It measures age

• It excludes water content

• It includes water content

• It measures height

How many tree trunks does Pando approximately shoot up?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

What is the main reason Pando is considered the largest living organism?

• Its dry mass

• Its age

• Its location

• Its height

Approximately how old is Pando estimated to be?

• 10,000 years

• 100,000 years

• 50,000 years

• 80,000 years

What are some of the threats currently facing Pando?

• Disease and fire suppression

• Insect infestation

• Deer eating saplings

• All of the above