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When was the American alligator put on the endangered species list?
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∙ 12y ago
Indescriminate hunting for hides and meat led to the alligator being placed on the Endangered list in the late 60's. The regulations imposed on hunting saw a dramatic rebound in their numbers, and now they are no longered endangered. In fact, the species is currently abundant to being a nuisance in many areas.
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∙ 15y agoBecause their numbers have increased into the millions.
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What was the first endangered animal in the world?
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How long have humpbacks been on the endangered list?
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Where do endangered species of animals live?
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What endangered species are in Acadia National Park?
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Is the Alligator gar an endangered species?
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Is the species of the American alligator in danger of becoming extinct?
No. While it was once on the endangered list, protection has allowed the number of alligators to increase and spread to the extent that they are now legally harvested in several states. It was removed from the IUCN's list of threatened or endangered species in 1987, and populations remain healthy and growing in most areas where the alligator is found.
Is there an animal that used to be on the endangered species list that you can now hunt?
The American alligator, wild turkey, and Atlantic red drum. These species have come back from the brink, and have such numbers present today they can have limited hunting.
Are Alligator Snapping Turtles on the endangered species list?
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What American animals are no longer endangered?
The Gray Wolf and the Bald Eagle are no longer under the protection of the Endangered Species Act and are considered to be no longer endangered. The American crocodile (according to the Discovery Channel) was taken off the endangered species list in 2007 but is now currently on the "threatened species" list
Is the Buck Nighthawk on the endangered species list?
The Buck Nighthawk animal is not on the endangered species list. You are able to find a list of species which are on the endangered species list by going to the "Dec" website.
How many reptiles are on the endangered species list?
There are 18 aquatic species on the endangered species list.
Are American curl cats endangered?
They're not on the endangered species list... So I'm going to go with 'no' on this one...
Why fish shouldn't be on the endangered species list?
Endangered fish should be protected and placed on the Endangered Species list.
Who put the praying mantis on the endangered species list?
noone. its not on any endangered species list
When was the endangered species of the giant panda enlisted on the endangered species list?
The page that I found said that the Giant panda was on the endangered species list in 2000.
What chance does a koala have to be removed from the endangered species list?
In Australia, the koala is not currently on the endangered species list.
