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Kids in the Garden, Ep 14: Cacti and succulents

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Have you heard of the 'cow crippler', 'living stones', or 'century plant'? In this clip, presenter Nick Hardcastle will take you into the wonderful, wacky and very weird world of cacti and succulents. Find out what they look like, what they need to grow, and how they are different. But most importantly, find out why you should never cuddle a cactus!

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3; 4; 5; 6

Topics Adaptation (Evolution) Animal behaviour Growth (Animals) Decision making Plant structure and function Animal structure and function Habitats Animal reproduction Living things Scientists Ecosystems Plant reproduction Data analysis Breeding cycles Problem solving Design briefs Human impact Plant growth Similarity (Classification) Explanations (Scientific inquiry) Modelling

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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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