Saguaro: King of the Cactus

Host David Yetman takes viewers on unforgettable, bold explorations of desert landscapes. Through intriguing storytelling and stunning photography, viewers find out about the people, plants, animals and archaeology of arid regions throughout the New World. "The Desert Speaks" was produced for 19 seasons, and continues to air today.

Season 4 Episode 3 | 28m 8s | CC

Did you know the mighty saguaro cactus came to the Sonoran Desert region after the last Ice Age, thousands of years ago? That’s just one of the fascinating facts in this program, which looks at the large, straight, tall and striking cactus. The program looks at the history of the saguaro, its life cycle and how the great cactus uses - and is used by - various plants, insects and animals.

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