Cactus and the many super powers of succulents

They withstand a very wide temperature range, they move, create
their own habitat, withdraw under the ground and cooperate with
animals and other plants. Cactaceae and other succulents are
extremely diverse groups of plants, that are perfectly adapted to
their environment, which can mean that they are highly specialized
on one niche habitat. This is one of the reasons cacti are among
the most endangered plant species on the planet. This episode is
all about the habitats, ecologies and amazing abilities of cacti
and other desert plants.