Between the 1930s and the 1960s, American crocodiles were hunted for their skin, which was a popular material for bags and belts (3). American crocodiles were declared endangered in 1979 and are now legally farmed for their skins. Now, the major threat to wild populations is habitat loss as a result of increasing urban development. Illegal hunting and accidental encounters with fishing nets, cars and boats are still a threat (6).