- Is it true that if you cut down a Saguaro cactus it is considered a felony?
- Yes it is considered class 4 and is punishable by law.
- What is a monsoon?
- A massive, seasonally changing sea breeze circulations that form due to temperature differences between land and ocean.
- What is the biggest cactus in the world?
- The Champion Saguaro. It grows in Maricopa County, Arizona, and is 13.8 meters (45.3 ft) tall with a girth of 3.1 meters (10 ft).
- What makes a snake a rattler?
- If when the snake sheds a skin a segment or rattle which is made of keratin(fingernail fiber) is added to the end of its tail.
- Why do snakes have a rattle?
- 2 reasons: one to attract prey and two to ward off larger predators.
- How big is the Diamondback?
- About 3-5 feet some reaching 7 feet long.
- Where do animals get water in the desert?
- 3 ways: free water in a waterhole, from substances such as fruit and inside cacti, and when metabolizing food.
- How fast is a roadrunner?
- As fast as 40km/hr
- How heavy is a saguaro cactus?
- When filled with water a saguaro cactus can weigh as much as 8 tons.
- What is special about the saguaro cactus flower?
- It has the ability to open and close its blossom depending if its night or day.