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The birds have a crucial role in saguaro survival, from dispersing seeds to creating nesting cavities that later provide homes for other desert animals. Protecting saguaros therefore helps protect entire communities of desert species.
The ecologists found the best refuges for cacti by mapping the Sonoran Desert. The team collected records of nearly 30,000 saguaro locations, building an unprecedented picture of where these cacti live.
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