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).
Amphibians and Reptiles that live in the Desert. Both snake and lizards are tolerant of dry climates, and these reptiles are among the commonest of desert animals. Amphibians are much more in danger of drying out, but a few species do appear on the desert surface especially after rare bouts of rain.