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A tree so spiky monkeys won't climb it, named by a man who'd never seen a monkey try.
ancient lineageLiving fossil dating to the dinosaur era
naming originJoke that climbing it would puzzle a monkey
chile nativeSacred to Mapuche people for edible seeds
lifespanIndividual trees can live over 1,000 years
armor platedSharp scale-leaves cover trunk and branches