He said some were needed to raise money for the government.
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The government says it will not compensate the pig farmers, most of whom are ethnic Chinese, for their losses, although there is a possibility that lotteries will be arranged to raisesomemoneyfor them.
But with the help of some high-tech tracking devices, a fan-friendly Web site and a little star power, conservation officials are hoping a contest among 11 leatherback tortoises will raise awareness, and somemoney, for the critically endangered species.