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Haunting Sounds of The World's Largest Living Thing Recorded

Researchers captured audio from Pando, the world’s largest living organism, using hydrophones in Utah.
The recordings suggest wind and leaf vibrations travel through Pando’s vast root system, recording a hidden hydraulic activity.
Scientists and artists collaborated to map root networks and assess environmental health using sound.
Pando weighs about 6,000 metric tons and spans 100 acres, making it the largest living organism by mass.
Pando’s age is estimated around 12,000 years, and its stems exceed 24 meters in height.
The study notes that sound could become a non-destructive tool for monitoring biodiversity and environmental change.
The project involves Friends of Pando and researcher Jeff Rice, with Oditt aiming to map root connections.
The team emphasizes sound as a baseline for health and potential new insights into water movement and insect activity.
The article notes the stand is deteriorating, raising concern for Pando’s future and the life it supports.
Original coverage of the project first appeared in May 2023, with new findings summarized in 2026.

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