some animals are accustomed to the cactus so it doesnt hurt them.
The 'spines' of a cactus attach directly to the stem of the plant.
some porcupines have quills on their nose but some dont so animals eat em by the nose.
Animals that eat porcupines usually flip them over and attack their bellies, which have fewer quills. They may also target the face or head to avoid the sharp quills on the back. Some predators, like fishers and wolverines, have thick fur that protects them from the quills.
a porcupine has quills
Cactus and dead animals.
No large animals that I am aware of eat the saguaro. The prickly pear cactus is usually the choice for many animals.
Only animals that are larger than it that try to eat them. However, its quills protect it.
Yes, they are quills that come off in you like on a cactus.
To injure animals that may be predators of the cactus, e.g. try to eat it! If an animal goes to eat the cactus, it will spike them and they will not eat it again. Also it absorbs and stores moisture from the air for the cactus, so it can be utilized in hot conditions.
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Yes, cactus comprises about 40% of the pronghorns' diet.Clarification:No large animals that I am aware of eat the saguaro. The prickly pear cactus is usually the choice for many animals, including the pronghorn.
Predators such as cougars, fishers, and great horned owls are known to eat porcupines. These animals have developed strategies to avoid the porcupine's quills and are able to prey on them successfully.