The Comeback Kids, Book 7, The American Alligator by Penelope Dyan (English) Pap

Description: The Comeback Kids, Book 7, The American Alligator by Penelope Dyan The American alligator (alligator mississippiensis) is one of two living alligator species and is native only to the, southeastern United States. The other larger living alligator species is the Chinese alligator. Alligators come to us from a prehistoric era which makes these comeback kids even more amazing! They survived their prehistoric relatives all the way into the 21st century in spite of being hunted for their skins and for meat by both natives to America as well as by those who settled here! Alligators are not an endangered species, but they are legally protected, and they are classified as threatened because they a lot look like the American crocodile, which is an endangered species. As a result of earlier unregulated and unrestricted killing of the American Alligator, the alligator population noticeably decreased. Hunting restrictions in the 1940s and 50s slowed decline, but illegal poaching during the late 1950s and 1960s resulted in further decrease in populations. Extensive poaching continued until 1970 when an amendment to the federal Lacey Act made the interstate shipment of illegally-taken alligators a federal violation. Combined with reduced demand for alligator skins (brought about by outcries for protection of the species during the [politically active late 1960s and 1970s) poaching was nearly eliminated. These photographs were taken near Fort Myers Florida in the everglades, where the American alligator continues its comeback. Once again, we had to do nothing except refrain from what we were doing to change the course of this keystone species. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The American alligator (alligator mississippiensis) is one of two living alligator species and is native only to the, southeastern United States. The other larger living alligator species is the Chinese alligator. Alligators come to us from a prehistoric era which makes these comeback kids even more amazing! They survived their prehistoric relatives all the way into the 21st century in spite of being hunted for their skins and for meat by both natives to America as well as by those who settled here! Alligators are not an endangered species, but they are legally protected, and they are classified as threatened because they a lot look like the American crocodile, which is an endangered species. As a result of earlier unregulated and unrestricted killing of the American Alligator, the alligator population noticeably decreased. Hunting restrictions in the 1940s and 50s slowed decline, but illegal poaching during the late 1950s and 1960s resulted in further decrease in populations. Extensive poaching continued until 1970 when an amendment to the federal Lacey Act made the interstate shipment of illegally-taken alligators a federal violation.Combined with reduced demand for alligator skins (brought about by outcries for protection of the species during the [politically active late 1960s and 1970s) poaching was nearly eliminated.These photographs were taken near Fort Myers Florida in the everglades, where the American alligator continues its comeback. Once again, we had to do nothing except refrain from what we were doing to change the course of this keystone species. Details ISBN1935118048 Author Penelope Dyan Short Title COMEBACK KIDS BK 7 THE AMER AL Pages 60 Language English ISBN-10 1935118048 ISBN-13 9781935118046 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Bellissima Place of Publication Jamul Country of Publication United States Illustrations colour illustrations UK Release Date 2008-06-09 AU Release Date 2008-06-09 NZ Release Date 2008-06-09 US Release Date 2008-06-09 Publisher Bellissima Publication Date 2008-06-09 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97646341;

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