World’s loneliest living beings, and where to find them

Life is rarely solitary, yet some beings exist in extreme biological isolation. From a lone, ancient tree in Bahrain's desert to a Sitka spruce on New Zealand's remote Campbell Island, these individuals defy the odds. The last two Northern White Rhinos and a mysterious 52-Hertz whale also highlight the profound challenges of surviving without a community.

World’s loneliest living beings, and where to find them
Life is rarely solitary, yet some beings exist in extreme biological isolation. From a lone, ancient tree in Bahrain's desert to a Sitka spruce on New Zealand's remote Campbell Island, these individuals defy the odds. The last two Northern White Rhinos and a mysterious 52-Hertz whale also highlight the profound challenges of surviving without a community.