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How tall was the tallest saguaro cactus? Here's what to know about the world record holder
Saguaro cactuses are Arizona's towering icons. However, only one holds the record for being the tallest ever measured. Here's ...
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The Secret Lives of Saguaro Pollinators in a Changing Desert
Imagine standing under a midnight sky in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by towering saguaro cacti. The air is ...
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Saguaro cactus under threat: Arizona's warmer summers stress iconic plants; making them susceptible to disease
Arizona's iconic Saguaro cactus is dying off at an intense rate with the Desert Botanical Garden saying nearly 20% of their ...
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Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park may very well be one of the easiest national parks to access, since it’s considered an urban park geographically separated by Tucson, Arizona. The Rincon Mountain District (RMD) ...
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Arizona's intense heat, extended drought periods taking toll on saguaro cactuses
The intense heat in recent Arizona summers is taking a toll on the smaller saguaro cactus. The survival of saguaro seedlings ...
Inside the Arizona city that's America's final frontier
The city of Tucson, Arizona, sits on America’s southern border, surrounded by the cactus-strewn landscapes of the Sonoran ...
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Saguaro cacti dying at rapid rate in the desert
Officials at the Desert Botanical Garden are worried that heat could be at fault after nearly one-fifth of their Saguaro cacti have died over the last few years. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has the ...