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).
Wild asses, antelopes and gazelles are some of the endangered species of the Sahara Desert. slide 1 of 7. Editor's Note: This article was archived on January 29, 2013, as the content addresses species that were endangered at the time the article was originally written -- June 25, 2010. slide 2 of 7.