Huge 2400 year old fungus found in Switzerland

I didnt see anyone reporting this, so here goes.

Source: news.bbc.co.uk...

Thats amazing? A fungus older than the pyramids.. maybe.. and still alive!

Apparently also found in Canada, last year. Estimated to be 2000-8500 years old, and about 10 square kilometers in size.
www.sciencedaily.com...

[edit on 12-10-2004 by Ingolf]