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).
Areas in Antarctica are examples of cold deserts.The animals that live in the desert usually have special adaptations that allow them to survive the extreme temperatures and conditions that are present in a desert. A good example of an animal with special adaptations is the camel.A camel can drink very large amounts of water in one day or survive for a relatively long time without drinking any water.Some animals of the desert are also endangered, including the Lappet-Faced Vulture, which is categorized as vulnerable. camel can drink very large amounts of water in one day or survive for a relatively long time without drinking any water.Some animals of the desert are also endangered, including the Lappet-Faced Vulture, which is categorized as vulnerable.