Kidding. The teddy bear cactus, more commonly known as the jumping cholla, received that nickname because if you get too close...a segment will break off and fly at your body. Yes, a flying cactus.

“There’s thousands upon thousands of cholla cactus out there. The BLM typically does not advise hiking through them. Besides the teddy bear, another nickname for them is the jumping ...

It's good to know it will be preserved." The teddy bear cholla is also known as the jumping cactus because its fiendish barbs almost seem to fly off into anyone who makes the unwise decision to go ...

It’s good to know it will be preserved.” The teddy bear cholla is also known as the jumping cactus because its fiendish barbs almost seem to fly off into anyone who makes the unwise decision ...

The infamous teddy bear or jumping cholla cactus (pronounced Choya). Named teddy bear because their spines look so fine and fur-like, these endearing-looking plants are certainly not for cuddling!

The pink teddy-bear Cholla of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the only other California desert cactus that has such a restricted distribution. There are other, more obscure structural ...

Soon I’ll trek into the Mojave Desert, once again chasing cactus colors: strawberry hedgehog cactus on spiky gray columns, pale yellow pencil cholla flowers at sunset. I’ll return in May to ...

The veteran broadcaster can be seen plunging his hand into a teddy bear cholla cactus and, despite wearing a layered protective glove, he gets a nasty jab from one of the spines piercing through.

Kidding. The teddy bear cactus, more commonly known as the jumping cholla, received that nickname because if you get too close...a segment will break off and fly at your body. Yes, a flying cactus.

It’s good to know it will be preserved.” The teddy bear cholla is also known as the jumping cactus because its fiendish barbs almost seem to fly off into anyone who makes the unwise decision ...