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).
Take the guided or self-guided tour at the Osoyoos Desert Centre (admission fee) located on a small remnant of the highly endangered antelope brush ecosystem of the South Okanagan. Learn how plants and animals adapt and even thrive in the arid, desert-like conditions.he desert-like antelope brush ecosystem of the South Okanagan is highly endangered. Two attractions in Osoyoos protect some of this natural environment and offer tours to help visitors learn about its plants and animals. Trails at both sites are rated easy, but beware of the extreme heat of mid-summer days.