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A troubled time for tortoises. (California desert tortoise is in decline: includes who to contact in Congress about the issue)(Cover Story)

Wilkerson, Todd

National parks (Washington, D.C.), 1996-07, Vol.70 (7-8), p.32-32

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A troubled time for tortoises. (California desert tortoise is in decline: includes who to contact in Congress about the issue)(Cover Story)
Author: Wilkerson, Todd
Subjects: Analysis ; Desert ecology ; Desert tortoise ; Endangered & extinct species ; Human beings ; Human-environment interactions ; Influence on nature ; Protection and preservation ; Reptiles & amphibians
Is Part Of: National parks (Washington, D.C.), 1996-07, Vol.70 (7-8), p.32-32
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Description: The decline of the tortoise in the west Mojave desert signals that the ecology of the area is being seriously disrupted by the activities of man. From the gouging tires of off-roaders, to budget cuts from Congress, the extinction of the tortoise may result unless decisive action is taken.
Publisher: Washington: National Parks Conservation Association
Language: English

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