The desert is getting too hot for the saguaro cactus 02:39. Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even ...

The Brief. The iconic Saguaro cactus is struggling as heat and drought intensify in Arizona. With record-setting summers in 2020, 2023 and 2024, scientists at the Desert Botanical Garden are ...

Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even these towering icons are showing signs of stress. "It doesn't ...

Arizona has no shortage of picturesque cactus-filled trails and spa resorts offering a uniquely healing experience, such as this one in Sedona. Paradise Valley, nestled between the larger cities ...

And it's only fitting — the saguaro cactus is an Arizona icon. The towering cactuses only grow in the Sonoran Desert, meaning Arizona is one of the few places on earth where you can spot them.