Sacred Saguaro Cactus Being Destroyed in Border Wall Construction
A dead cactus is seen on the ground near the United States-Mexico border wall in Organ Pipe National Monument, south of Ajo, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2020. (SANDY HUFFAKER/AFP via Getty Images) At a Glance Chopped-up remains of saguaro cactuses have been spotted near border wall construction in Organ Pipe National Monument.It's illegal to remove any plants from national park lands.The distinctive plants can live for up to 200 years. Saguaro cactus, which can live up to 200 years, are...