By analyzing the natural vibrations of a saguaro, scientists can study the cactus's insides without cutting them open.

Bearing the state flower of Arizona, the saguaro cactus remains an essential part of the Sonoran Desert’s identity. The 40-60 foot-tall saguaro and its fruit are great natural resources for both ...

Scientists discovered how to study cactus movement without harm - by measuring the silent sway of these desert giants using ...

After pockets of morning drizzle early Sunday, a drier afternoon is in store with highs in the upper 80s and a gusty south wind. Read full article: Sunday starts with patchy drizzle, ends warm and ...

Wild burros' appetite for native desert trees are endangering the health of Sonoran ecosystems, a new study found. By damaging cactuses and other vegetation, the burros also put themselves at risk, ...

The cacti arrive in buckets and cardboard boxes, in truck beds and plastic cups. Some are prickly green knobs smaller than a fist; others are saguaros a few feet tall—miniature versions of the ...

In the Sonora Desert in Arizona, the saguaro cacti grow tall and live long. One cactus known to locals as “Strong-Arm” stood more than 40 feet high and had 34 arms. Strong-Arm lived an estimated 150 ...

If you're one of the many people who are into succulents, then you know that they are a great plant to have around. They're beautiful, they don't take up much space, and they're relatively easy to ...