A very thinly veiled attempt to reduce our beef supply.
“..........studies have shown that the tortoise numbers reached their height in the 1960s when livestock numbers were at their height because tortoises thrive on cow manure.”........
“Tortoises thrive on cow manure”? Great, I have an idea that will save those critters. Round the tortoises up and send them to Washington where they will live in a life of luxury. Lots of “BS” is generated there.