At the end of the 19th century and in the early 20th century, Egrets were nearly driven to extinction because they were being killed by the millions so their feathers could be made into high-fashion hats. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1918 saved the Egrets, and hundreds of other migratory birds by protecting them from people. In the past few years, the Migratory Bird Act has been weakened.
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