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In the heart of the Sahara Desert once stood the loneliest tree on Earth — the Tree of Ténéré. The only tree for over 250 miles (400 km) in any direction, it was a miracle of survival, drawing water from 36 meters beneath the sand. Used as a desert waypoint for nomadic caravans, it defied nature — until it was tragically knocked down in 1973 by a truck driver.
But the story doesn’t end there. Today, the most isolated tree title belongs to a Sitka Spruce on Campbell Island, more than 200 km away from any other tree.
🌍 Nature’s loners have stories to tell — and this is one of the most unbelievable.
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This was the most isolated tree in the world. The Tree of Ténéré stood alone in the vast Sahara Desert of Niger and was the only one for about 250 miles or 400 kilometers.
The tree survived in such harsh conditions because its roots extended extremely deep into the ground—about 36 meters—to reach a water source.
It was often used as a checkpoint for caravans traveling across the desert, but sadly, in 1973, the tree was knocked down by a truck driver.
What were the odds?
Currently, one of the loneliest trees is the Sitka Spruce on Campbell Island, over 200 kilometers south of New Zealand. This spruce is considered the most isolated tree in the world, as the next nearest tree is on the Auckland Islands, over 200 kilometers away.
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