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).
Savanna Grasslands. 1  Many animals of the savanna are endangered due to overhunting and loss of habitat. 2  The grassland in Australia is called the Bush. 3  Many animals migrate out of the savanna during the dry season. 4  Some animals in the savanna, like vultures and hyenas, are scavengers which eat other animal's kills.