BLM saying that desert tortoises "enjoy" getting dragged out of their burrows, poked and prodded by researchers and possibly killed by predators and drought - because destroying their habitat for "green" energy is better for them than leaving old growth desert alone.
Nestled in burrows and hidden beneath the leathery leaves of a jojoba bush, desert tortoises that were translocated in 2023 from an area slated for a renewable energy project, are adapting nicely to their new home. 🐢🌵
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