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Image shows a close up view of a Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) trunk growing in the Great Basin National Park, Nevada, The only living part of this ancient tree is the thin strip of bark seen at lower right. These trees are remarkable for their great age and their ability to survive adverse growing conditions (cold temperatures, a short growing season, and high winds).