They 're the tallest trees on the planet and also one of the oldest species ( they originated in the Mesozoic Era ) . Hyperion , the tallest , was measured at 115.55 meters ( 379.1 feet ) . They keep growing until they die ( from falling over in wind storms or being cut down ) and live for over 2,000 years .

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