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By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN , Associated Press Writer, General Science / Biology (AP) -- A tortoise, a hare, a mouse and a half-dozen mussels are some of the creatures that a conservation group hopes to save through a "Western Ark" project aimed at petitioning the government for federal protection. WildEarth Guardians filed eight petitions Thursday seeking protection for a diverse group of 13 plants and animals with ranges that span more than a dozen states and stretch into Mexico and Canada. "We deliberately wanted to petition at once for a variety of plants and animals and this is to underscore that the Endangered Species Act really is like Noah's ark," said Nicole Rosmarino, the organization's wildlife program director. "We want as many species that are in need to board the ark as possible." WildEarth Guardians reviewed the... [read full story]
