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There is no such place as the Saguaro Desert. There is the Sonoran Desert where the saguaro cactus grows. Some small animals such as rodents and rabbits feed on the prickly pear as well as javelina, deer, pronghorns, bighorn sheep and tortoises.

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What desert animals eat prickly pear cactus?

desert tortouise


What eats saguaro cactus?

No large animals that I am aware of eat the saguaro. The prickly pear cactus is usually the choice for many animals.


Do turtles eat the saguaro cactus?

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.


What desert animals eat the prickly pear cactus?

Desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) Javelina Coyote


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.


Why can animals not eat a cactus?

Many cacti are covered with dense spines that discourage animals from feeding on them. Some contains drugs and toxins that make them unpalatable. However, the prickly pear cactus is used as a food source by a number of animals, including the javelina.


What is the state plant of Texas?

The Prickly Pear Cactus


What is the consumer of cactus?

There are few animals that will eat most cacti as many are unpalatable and contain hallucinogenics. The prickly pear, however, is eaten by such animals as rabbits, hares, tortoises, deer and javelina.


What animals eat cacti?

Animals such as desert tortoises, desert iguanas, and jackrabbits are known to eat cacti. These animals have adapted to digesting the tough, spiky exterior of cacti to extract moisture from the plant.


Does the Galapagos giant tortoise eat the prickly pear cactus?

Yes. Yes it does.


A sentence with the word prickkly pear in it?

Rabbits, deer & bear eat the young flower buds of the prickly pear cactus.


Can you eat cactus pear seeds?

Yes, you can eat cactus pear seeds, which are found inside the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. They are crunchy and edible, though some people prefer to strain them out for a smoother texture when consuming the fruit. The seeds are rich in fiber and can provide some nutritional benefits. However, if you have digestive issues, it's best to consume them in moderation.