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There are two factors involved in the recovery of the American alligator. These two factors are conservation (protection) and farming. The first step was banning unrestricted hunting and trapping. And by actually raising the reptiles commercially, and then returning some to the wild after they're bigger (to insure survivability), numbers jumped back up. This 'gator is not in any current danger.
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How many alligators are left in the wild.?
The American alligator now numbers over two and a half million. The smaller Chinese alligator is endangered, and numbers only a few hundred.
What is the scientific name for alligator?
American Alligator: Alligator missipiensisChinese Alligator :Alligator sinensis)Alligator mississippiensis
Is the American alligator endangered?
With a population of nearly three million, the American alligator is far from endangered. At one time they were threatened, but conservation measures put in place allowed them to rebuild their numbers.
What is American alligator?
An American alligator is a species of alligator native to the southeastern United States, Latin name Alligator mississippiensis.
Is an alligator European?
No. There were two species of alligator: the American Alligator and the Chinese alligator.
Is alligator European?
No. There were two species of alligator: the American Alligator and the Chinese alligator.
how big is an American alligator?
A Male American alligator will usually be 230 kg and a female American alligator will usually be 91 pounds.
What is the alligator species name?
The genus Alligator has two species:Alligator mississippiensis - the American AlligatorandAlligator sinensis - the Chinese Alligator
What is the largest alligator's name?
American alligator
What is the name for alligator mississippiensis?
American alligator
Do a American alligator live on a continent?
Yes. The American Alligator lives on the North American continent.
How mean alligators are left the world?
The American alligator currently numbers between 2-3 million. The endangered Chinese alligator is rare, only a few hundred survive.
