Redwoods by the Numbers

In Condor Comeback?, you read about scientists working to save California condors. These birds nest in coast redwoods in areas like the forests of the Pacific Northwest. Check out some stats about these giant trees. 

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SOURCES: SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE; TODD DAWSON, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY; IMAGES: SHUTTERSTOCK
MICHAEL NICHOLS/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CREATIVE

ANALYZE IT: About how many times taller is the tallest coast redwood than the White House?

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