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some coyotes, bobcats, and some birds in the desert
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe only cactus which animals usually consume is the prickly pear. Javelina, deer, rabbits, bighorn sheep, pronghorns, some rodents and tortoises will feed on this cactus.
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∙ 9y agoA variety of animals feed on the prickly pear cactus including the javelina, deer, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, rabbits, tortoises.
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Do snakes eat cacti?
No .No, lizards do not eat cactus.
What animals eat the cholla cactus?
Javalina, deer, rabbits, and even humans eat cactus. Various birds eat the fruit of the Saguaro and Prickly pear. Insects, birds, and bats pollinate the cactus.
Does a roadrunner eat cactus?
No he is a carnivore and a Herbivore because he eats snakes and eats cactus.
What do Pinta island tortoises eat?
grass, leaves, and cacti
Do Pronghorns eat prickly pairs?
Yes Pronghorn do eat cacti. they also drink the water out of it.
What animals eat cacti in the desert?
The desert tortoise, javelina and deer will eat prickly pear cacti.
What desert animal eats cacti?
In the United States, javelina and deer will eat prickly pear cacti. Some insects and a few rodents as well as the desert tortoise may dine on cacti.I do not know of any animals that eat cacti, on account of their spines, however, some bats, bees, and probably butterflies eat cactus nectar, and various animals may eat their fruit. Humans, however, do eat edible cacti, because they can cut off the spines. An example of an edible cacti is the prickly pear cactus.Deer and rabbits eat the cactus flowerbuds...
What consumers eat cacti?
Many animals will eat cacti, but mostly as a last resort since it is very prickly. Both the black-tailed and the antelope jackrabbit will eat the cacti during times of drought. Humans are able to eat prickly pear cacti and have made it so popular it is the state fruit of Texas.
What type of animal eats cacti?
Javalina, deer, rabbits and others munch on cacti. Various birds eat the fruit of the saguaro and prickly pear.Javalina, deers, rabbits and humans eat cacti. Various birds eat the fruit of the saguaro and prickly pear. Insects and small animals pollinates the cacti sometimes.
Can the cacti be eaten by animals?
Yes some species of cacti are food for animals.
Can mealworms eat cacti in the desert?
Mealworms do not eat cacti.
Can mealworms eat cacti in the Sahara Desert?
No, mealworms do not eat cacti and cacti do not occur naturally in the Sahara. Cacti are natives to American deserts.
Do any animals eat cacti?
Yes to get the water inside in the desert and owls don't really eat it but tear it up for their nest
Do snakes eat cacti?
No .No, lizards do not eat cactus.
What animals live in or around cacti?
Some owls make their homes in cacti.
How do you cacti adapt to their habitat?
They have pricks on them so that other animals don't eat them. They also save water during photosynthesis.
How do spines on cacti help protect them?
To discourage animals from eating them.
