Louisiana says alligators are worth $100 million a year to its economy
17/09/2012
The authorities in Louisiana have reported that the official value of wild alligator meat and skins rose in 2011 to $7.4 million, an increase of 39.6% compared to 2010 and of 410% compared to 2009. Louisiana also supplies farm-raised alligators to the meat and skins market, with the value from this sector reaching $38.5 million in 2011 compared...
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