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Saguaro National ParkSome of the many critters at the park
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Bright Violet Bloom of a Hedgehog Cactus
Joshua Boles - NPS
The bright violet flower of a hedgehog cactus which usually blooms in early spring. 

The unusual shapes of Sonoran Desert cacti, bright spring wildflowers, and spectacular Arizona sunsets at Saguaro National Park are a photographers dream.

To see more images of the park visit our Photo Gallery, then visit the Multimedia Presentations page for a more interactive exploration of Saguaro National Park.

Javelina  

Did You Know?
Javelinas are able to eat spiny prickly pear pads with no obvious harm to their mouths, stomachs or intestinal tracts. Javelinas are not true pigs, they are peccaries, which are native to the America’s.

Last Updated: November 20, 2007 at 16:09 EST