The term CACTUS PROTECTOR can be summarized as a job that involves the use of thorns to protect cacti. Thorns are sharp, pointed structures that grow on some plants, including cacti, and are used as a defense mechanism against predators. Cactus protectors use these thorns to protect cacti from animals that may try to eat them or damage them in some way. They also use the thorns to protect the cacti from extreme weather conditions.