Mojave Desert Tortoises to be euthanized enmasse by BLM.

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Biker Dave
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Mojave Desert Tortoises to be euthanized enmasse by BLM.

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Hi,

The very endangered Desert Tortoise is on the brink of extinction, and the BLM is going to close down one of the only sanctuary facilities that exists for them. They will euthanize any animals that are there when the time comes (they say SOON), and will be euthanizing any that come in as they don't have funding or space. The facility houses hundreds of tortoises. These animals are vital to their ecosystem, our ecosystem. There has to be another answer. More info here: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/dese ... e-20060609

That's why I signed a petition to Neil Kornze, Principal Deputy Director, BLM, which says:

"Stop the plan to kill hundreds of endangered desert tortoises. Keep the Desert Tortoise Conservation Center open, or find appropriate zoo placement for these precious animals. There is NO reason to euthanize!"

Will you sign the petition too? Click here to add your name:

http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/blm-st ... by=8645212

Thanks!
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Jeff Lemm
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Re: Mojave Desert Tortoises to be euthanized enmasse by BLM.

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Erroneous reports. The only ones being euthanized are the really sick ones or the poorly raised captives that are suffering. The rest are on par for release.
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Re: Mojave Desert Tortoises to be euthanized enmasse by BLM.

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Well thats good to hear.
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