PHOENIX — The Sonoran Desert is clearly distinct by its dry ... Athena, better known as "Cactus Kelly," is a long-time lover of nature. “My dad gave me a book when I was 9 years old about ...

Once the cactus is in place ... javelina, and Sonoran desert tortoises once they’ve fallen to the ground. “For many species during those months, the saguaros are the lifeblood—they ...

Arizona has about 51 native cactus species, but the saguaro is likely ... and its flower can only be found in the diverse Sonoran Desert, which spans across Arizona, Mexico and some southeastern ...

the saguaro cactus is the only species in its genus. No other species is closely related to this spectacular plant. The human residents respect these impressive green giants of the Sonoran Desert.

The cactus even has its own national park. The saguaro is also a keystone species of the Sonoran Desert. More than 100 other species rely on it for their survival. Gilded flickers and Gila ...

Even for an invasive species, stinknet is formidable. Chamberland outlined the myriad ways it threatens the fragile Sonoran biome and ... archipelagos of native cactus, shrubs and trees into ...

The combination of extreme heat and sustained drought in the Sonoran Desert is taking a toll on ... record to that point — impacted giant cactus species (namely organ pipes and saguaros) in ...

Stephanie Sy has more on what those trends mean for ecosystems in the Sonoran desert. An icon of the desert, the saguaro cactus ... Invasive grass species like this compete for water and also ...

The saguaro cactus is synonymous with the Sonoran Desert, the region where it grows best. The slow-growing species is hardy and, despite longtime rumors of disease, resistant to blight.