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Teacher Discovers Rare Human-Like Cactus in Arizona

4/11/2026

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  • Joseph Cyr, a language teacher, discovered a rare crested saguaro cactus in Saguaro National Park, Arizona, resembling a human figure with outstretched arms.
  • The mutation is one of about 75 identified among the park's estimated two million saguaros.
  • Cyr captured a photo of the striking form during a quiet run near Tucson.
  • He said nature can evoke humor and whimsy, calling the phenomenon "awkward and whimsical" yet awe-inspiring.