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The American Alligator is an excellent example of a species brought back from the brink of
extinction by intense conservation and a thorough understanding of the reptile.
Historically, alligators were depleted from many parts of their range as a result of market
hunting and loss of habitat, and 30 years ago many people believed this unique reptile
would never recover. In 1967, the alligator was listed as an endangered species (under a
law that preceded the Endangered Species Act of 1973), meaning it was considered in
danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
A combined effort by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state wildlife agencies in the
South, and the creation of large, commercial alligator farms saved these unique animals.
The Endangered Species Act outlawed alligator hunting, allowing the species to rebound in
numbers in many areas where it had been depleted. As the alligator began to make a
comeback, states established alligator population monitoring programs and used this
information to ensure alligator numbers continued to increase. In 1987, the Fish and
Wildlife Service pronounced the American alligator fully recovered and consequently
removed the animal from the list of endangered species. The Fish and Wildlife Service still
regulates the legal trade in alligator skins and products made from them.
Although the American alligator is secure, some related animals — such as several species
of crocodiles and caimans — are still in trouble.
extinction by intense conservation and a thorough understanding of the reptile.
Historically, alligators were depleted from many parts of their range as a result of market
hunting and loss of habitat, and 30 years ago many people believed this unique reptile
would never recover. In 1967, the alligator was listed as an endangered species (under a
law that preceded the Endangered Species Act of 1973), meaning it was considered in
danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
A combined effort by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state wildlife agencies in the
South, and the creation of large, commercial alligator farms saved these unique animals.
The Endangered Species Act outlawed alligator hunting, allowing the species to rebound in
numbers in many areas where it had been depleted. As the alligator began to make a
comeback, states established alligator population monitoring programs and used this
information to ensure alligator numbers continued to increase. In 1987, the Fish and
Wildlife Service pronounced the American alligator fully recovered and consequently
removed the animal from the list of endangered species. The Fish and Wildlife Service still
regulates the legal trade in alligator skins and products made from them.
Although the American alligator is secure, some related animals — such as several species
of crocodiles and caimans — are still in trouble.
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All profits from the sale of
these prints will be donated to
St. Augustine Alligator Farm in
Florida.
these prints will be donated to
St. Augustine Alligator Farm in
Florida.
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Snappers! II
2009
Endangered Species / Animals at Risk Series.
Original: 10"x15", Watercolor on Paper.
2009
Endangered Species / Animals at Risk Series.
Original: 10"x15", Watercolor on Paper.
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