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if humans would stop messing with alligators and instead take precautions to avoid them then Humans and Alligators would have little to no issues with one another.
Alligator-hide was a very popular type of fashion in the 19th century. It was so sought after that at some point the american alligator was on the brink of extinction. Their population dropped to an alarming 100,000, as opposed to the current 5 million.
Legal Protections
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The american alligator was placed on the endangered list speies list in 1967. It remained on this list in 1973 under the Endangered Species Act. Being an endangered species the american alligator gained complete protection. CITES II and an amendment to the Lacey Act regulated the commerce of alligator products.
in the 1950's humans decided to drain wetlands for agriculture and development, which lead to a large decline in the population of gators because they would overheat from the sun and dry out and just die.
All in all Alligators are a very important animal to protect and keep around. For the health of our marshes and swamps
Recommendations
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If we make zones for alligators to roam free without human contact, it would help both sides. Making less homes near where alligators live is the simplest way to reduce human interaction.
It is very important to conserve alligator populations in the southern US because they keep many different animal populations in check and their gator holes help to keep all of the plants and other animals alive incase of a drought. The wetlands depend on these creatures
Works Cited
“Alligator Management | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.” Www.wlf.louisiana.gov, www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/alligator-management.
“American Alligator.” Endangered Species Coalition, www.endangered.org/animals/american-alligator/#:~:text=American%20Alligator%20%2D%20Endangered%20Species%20Coalition. Accessed 8 Nov. 2023.
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