Nature's Big Comeback: Extinct Oak Tree Found Alive in Texas!

The Quercus tardifolia, believed to be extinct, has resurfaced in Texas' Big Bend National Park.

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America's national parks are biodiversity strongholds, preserving ecological wonders.

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Michael Eason spearheaded the mission to rediscover this elusive oak.

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Leaf samples from Boot Canyon were analyzed at the Morton Arboretum, confirming the oak's existence.

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Eason's team located two of these 'extinct' oaks during their exploration.

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The Quercus tardifolia is native to the Chisos Mountains within Big Bend National Park.

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Conservationists are focusing on cultivating them in botanic gardens across the U.S.

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Eason has grafted shoots onto oak rootstock at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.

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The tale of the Tardifolia reminds us of the wonders awaiting discovery in our national parks.

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