The alligator gar, once prevalent in western Kentucky sloughs and swamps, is now poised for a return.
One of North Americas largest freshwater fish reaching lengths of 10 feet has not been seen in Kentucky since the mid 1970s. Due to habitat loss and over-harvest, the alligator gar has found itself instead on the Kentuckys list of species in greatest conservation need. This spring, efforts began at the Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery near Frankfort to raise the fish to restore to native waters.
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