72K views · 2.4K reactions | Fun facts about the Saguaro #Arizona #saguaronationalpark #saguarocactus #sonorandesert #tucson | Where The Road Wanders | Facebook

15K views · 308 reactions | DO YOU KNOW YOUR SAGUARO? Here are 5 quick facts about the Sonoran Desert's defining plant.  https://on.kgun9.com/3jJgz0k | KGUN 9 | Facebook

Saguaros are one of the longest living plants here in the Sonoran Desert, reaching an average of around 200 years old before they begin to wither. In that time, they would have fed countless individuals, provided shelter, produced millions of seeds, offered a rest stop for traveling birds, and so much more. A Saguaro can take upwards of 10 years to grow a single inch. As it ages, it will begin to produce flowers around 30-35 years old and may branch out its first arm between 50-70 years old. Thi

2.9K views · 177 reactions | From our family to yours, we hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving! And that you all get a chance to chow down on some of your favorite foods, just like this desert tortoise we spotted snacking on some prickly pear fruit.  Video: NPS | Saguaro National Park | Facebook