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Gray whales have one of the longest migrations of any

mammal, traveling some 12,500 miles (20,000 km)
every year from the Arctic Ocean to their winter
breeding grounds in the Golfo de California.

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Large examples of the

Saguaro cactus, found in the
Altar Desert, can take nearly
150 years to grow to their full
height of around 45 ft (14 m),
and can hold several tons
(tonnes) of water.

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The cliff divers of Acapulco must time their dive from the
148 ft (45 m) cliff at La Quebrada to coincide with the
incoming swells to avoid being dashed on the rocks
in the shallow inlet.