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While cacti can really stick it to us, the plight of the giant saguaro is nothing to poke fun at. Read the full description.
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While cacti can really stick it to us, the plight of the giant saguaro is nothing to poke fun at...Photos from the 1800s show thick saguaro forests stretching across the landscape. Today, these same forests look sparse in comparison...
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