Specific intent crimes typically require that the defendant intentionally commit an act and intend to cause a particular result when committing that act. (U.S. v. Blair, 54 F.3d 639 (10th Cir. 1995).) In that regard, merely knowing that a result is likely isnât the same as specifically intending to bring it about.
Threats to the Desert Tortoise. T he desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is found in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts in North America. It is listed as threatened under the United States federal Endangered Species Act and is considered vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Some desert plants are not as well known as cacti and succulents, but are nevertheless very common in desert environments. Many play a crucial role in the desert ecosystems. Trees such as the juniper, mesquite and palo verde provide shade for desert animals.The leaves of the creosote bush, a native desert plant, have antiseptic qualities and were used by Native American tribes in the Southwest United States.he desert can be a brutal environment for plants, animals and humans. Plants have made fascinating adaptations to the arid desert climate in order to continue thriving in its extreme conditions.