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This is a cactus. A cactus is a desert plant. It lives in hot deserts. It loves the sun. It loves hot days. It loves dry places.
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This is one cactus. These are many cacti. Can you count them?
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I can see many cacti. They are pretty. Some are big. Some are small. Some are short. Some are tall. Some look like a ball. Is this ball cactus cute?
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This is a leaf. These are leaves. Many plants have leaves. Cacti don't have leaves. Cacti have a lot of spines. The spines are sharp. The spines can hurt you. Ouch!
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These are roots. Plants have roots. Cacti have long roots. They have long roots to get more water.
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Some animals live in a cactus. An owl lives in this cactus.
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Some animals live on a cactus. A hawk lives on this cactus.
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Some animals live next to a cactus. A mouse lives next to this cactus.
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All cacti can have flowers. This one has red flowers. I like it! This one has pink flowers. I love it!
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I love cacti. I have many cacti in my house. Do you have cacti in your house?