Marine Corps postpones plans to translocate 1,185 tortoises for training grounds

The Marine Corps base at Twenty-Nine Palms said Friday it had postponed plans to move 1,185 tortoises off prospective combat training grounds until wildlife agencies can determine whether the plan complies with the Endangered Species Act. The $50-million tortoise translocation effort was expected...
Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - Category: Science Authors: Source Type: news