A Survivalist is a photograph by Christiane Schulze Art And Photography which was uploaded on June 28th, 2016.
A Survivalist
Copyright: Christiane Schulze
Saguaro National Park, located in southern Arizona, is part of the United States National Park System.
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A Survivalist
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Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
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Copyright: Christiane Schulze
Saguaro National Park, located in southern Arizona, is part of the United States National Park System.
The park is divided into two sections, called districts, lying approximately 20 miles (32 km) east and 15 miles (24 km) west of the center of the city of Tucson, Arizona. The total area in 2011 was 91,442 acres (37,005 ha) of which 70,905 acres (28,694 ha) is designated wilderness. There is a visitor center in each of the two districts. Both are easily reached by car from Tucson, but there is no public transport into the park. Both districts conserve fine tracts of the Sonoran Desert, including ranges of significant hills, the Tucson Mountains in the west and the Rincon Mountains in the east. The park gets its name from the saguaro, a large cactus which is native to the region. Many other kinds of cactus, including barrel, cholla, and prickly pear, are abundant in the park. One endangered animal, the Lesser Long-nosed Bat, lives in the park part of the year during its migration, together with one threatened species, the Mexican Spotted Owl.
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Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Thank you very much Janet..........also so nice to receive some more information about these amazing cacti.
Janet Marie
"Even when saguaro cacti grow in their normal form, they rarely grow symmetrically. Saguaros sometimes grow in odd or misshapen forms. The growing tip occasionally produces a fan-like form which is referred to as crested or cristate. Though these crested saguaros are somewhat rare, over 25 have been found within the boundaries of the park. Biologists disagree as to why some saguaros grow in this unusual form. Some speculate that it is a genetic mutation. Others say it is the result of a lightning strike or freeze damage. At this point we simply do not know what causes this rare, crested form." Quoted from nps. gov website for the Saguaro National Park, Arizona. You don't mention whether this is from the Rincon Mountain District (east) or the Tucson Mountain District (west). Interesting how they still produce flowers. Getting in close does really showcase the fan-like form. I am so glad you were able to experience the beauty of Tucson, Arizona.
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Thank you very much for the feature in the Group Beauty of Arizona Janet .....................................much appreciated
Janet Marie
Congratulations! Your artwork has been featured on the Homepage of the “Beauty Of Arizona” Art Group for the week of (04/13/20). You are welcome to submit your artwork in the discussion thread “2020 Thanks and Features Archive.” LF FB Janet💕
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