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why do animals not eat cactus?​

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Answered by Itzkrushika156
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Explanation:

Many cacti have oxalic and malic acid in their flesh and juices, oxalic acid is toxic however new growth has less than older growth and cooking destroys malic acid - I'm not sure about oxalic acid. Oxalic acid reacts with the calcium in animals and can cause kidney failure by clogging up the kidneys.

Answered by tanyadixit200868
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Many cacti have oxalic and malic acid in their flesh and juices, oxalic acid is toxic however new growth has less than older growth and cooking destroys malic acid - I'm not sure about oxalic acid. Oxalic acid reacts with the calcium in animals and can cause kidney failure by clogging up the kidneys.

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