Stealth cactus

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A stealth cactus, cunningly disguised as an old man.

The stealth cactus is an extremely rare species of cactus native to the Pima Air and Space Museum. Only one is known to exist. The stealth cactus looks at first like a normal cactus, but slowly transforms to look like the area it is in. This is to guard it from javelinas. Unfortunately, this trait also increases the likelihood of tourists stepping on it. Therefore, a sign was put up telling everyone what it was.

A little known fact about the stealth cactus is that it is the reason Texas gained independence. The general of the Mexican forces' horse stepped on one, causing a stampede and the later surrenderment of the Mexicans. In several ways, it is similar to the groundhog, as it is known to hide when it sees its shadow. The one pictured was extremely bold (and possibly mutated by exposure to nuclear energy; this would explain why McCain is in favor of nuclear energy: the cactus must absorb radiation to keep its form).