Feb 4 2014
Saguaro National Park is devided into two sections. One is east of Tucson AZ and one is west of Tucson. Several years ago I visited the section west of Tucson. Today I visited the section west of Tucson. These two parks were established to protect the giant Saguaro cactus, but they are home to many variaties of cactus and other desert plants and animals. I highly recommend a visit to either or both of these parks if you are in the Tucson AZ area. http://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htm
Saguaro National Park is devided into two sections. One is east of Tucson AZ and one is west of Tucson. Several years ago I visited the section west of Tucson. Today I visited the section west of Tucson. These two parks were established to protect the giant Saguaro cactus, but they are home to many variaties of cactus and other desert plants and animals. I highly recommend a visit to either or both of these parks if you are in the Tucson AZ area. http://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htm
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| Saguaros grow branches after they are about 75 years old |
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| Giant Saguaro with Santa Catalina Mountains in the back ground |
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| Cactus garden in the desert |
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| By 100 years old Saguaro reach about 25 feet tall |
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| Saguaro NM - AZ |
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| Saguaros that make it ot 150 years or more can reach hights of 50 feet or more and weigh as much as 16,000 pounds |
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| Saguaro NP - AZ |
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| Other desert plants help protect the young Segauros from the elements and hungry animals |
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| Teddy Bear Cholla and Ocotillo - Saguaro NP - AZ |
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| Black-throated Sparrow - Saquaro NP - AZ |
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| Harris's Antelope Squirrel - Saquaro NP - AZ |
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| Harris's Antelope Squirrel - Saguaro NP - AZ |
