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Although few in number, the blossoms produced by this elderly Saguaro cactus were as beautiful as ever.
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This locally cherished elderly Saguaro, with one of its arms about to rest upon the ground, chose, in spite of it all, to produce a few blossoms again this year.
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The towering flower stalk of this neighborhood Century Plant indicates that it is nearing the end of its life.
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Cholla Cactus blossoms are sparse again this year as the local habitat continues its slow recovery from the severe drought of 2020.
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Caution is advised upon encountering Iron Cross Blister Beetles as they secrete a toxic chemical, cantharidin, which can produce painful blisters.
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The colorful blossoms of the Velvet Mesquite tree are currently enlivening the local habitat.
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Photographed hastily while maintaining social distancing with a local Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.
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The Cactus Wren that constructed its nest deep within a Cholla Cactus was too busy to pause for a photo-op.
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Following an unusually productive monsoon season, the local trails were almost entirely obscured by tall grass.
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Common Centipede, redirected to the back patio after being discovered on the kitchen floor.
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Following unusually productive summer rains, dry grass covers large areas of local habitat that were previously barren.
