The Comeback Kids, Book 7, The American Alligator

The American alligator, native to the southeastern United States, has a remarkable survival story dating back to prehistoric times. Despite facing significant threats from hunting and poaching, legal protections established in the 1970s helped stabilize their population. This book features photographs taken in the Everglades, showcasing the alligator's resurgence as a keystone species. The narrative highlights the impact of conservation efforts and the importance of protecting this iconic reptile, which resembles the endangered American crocodile.