The American alligator has made a triumphant comeback from the brink of extinction. Protected under the Endangered Species Act, the species was declared fully recovered and removed from the endangered list by 1987.
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1987 Delisted year Species status
5+ Million individuals Current population
Florida & Louisiana Stronghold states
Endangered Species Act Recovery driver
1987 recovery year