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Giant redwoods, remarkable for both their height and volume, can tower as high as 90 meters (around 350 feet). Home to unique wildlife like the ironically named wandering salamander, these trees provide rich habitats that host entire ecosystems in their canopies. Their thick, spongy bark offers resistance to fire and decay, helping them to exist for thousands of years. Unfortunately, redwoods in California have faced an alarming decline, with numbers dwindling by more than 95% due to aggressive logging practices.