The Honey bee was designated the official state insect in 1977, primarily because bee pollination is critical to plant and animal survival, not to mention the added bonus of beeswax and honey. There are 16 other states that recognize the honeybee as an official state symbol because of its important role in agriculture.
Category: Wildlife Lookout
Local wildlife of Southeast Louisiana
Louisiana Black Bear
Louisiana’s Endangered State Mammal The Louisiana Black Bear is one of the 16 recognized subspecies of the American Black Bear, U. americanus. A longer,
American Green Tree Frog
Adopting A State Amphibian Not As Easy As It Seems , Even If It’s Easy Being Green Apparently, Kermit the Frog was modeled after
The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is one of the oldest North American dog breeds, named after Louisiana’s Catahoula Parish. The precise origins of the breed
American Alligator
The American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is the largest reptile in North America, and ancestors of the Alligator appeared over 200 million years ago. The
Louisiana Swamp Rabbit
The swamp rabbit is a large cottontail rabbit found in the swamps and wetlands of the Southern United States, and it is among the
The Brown Pelican
The only non-white pelican in the world, the Louisiana State bird has appealed to the hearts of bird lovers everywhere. Admirers watch in awe
The Raccoon
The raccoon is a common sight in the southeast. The medium sized mammal is the largest of the procyonid family with a body length
Kingsnakes
Summer is almost here and the snakes are out. The Speckled Kingsnake is the most common of the large Kingsnake family in this region.
The Southern Dusky Salamander
Salamanders prefer a moist habitat and avoid direct sunlight. Beyond that, their habitats vary widely, and they may be found in water, on land,
The Walking Stick
This insect resembles sticks or leaves, and their natural camouflage is an important form of defense. They have the ability to remain motionless for
The Giant Swallowtail
The swallowtail butterfly is common in various parts of North America, mainly found in the south and east in the United States. With a
The Green Anole
Polychrotidae: a family of lizards known as anoles Anoles are small and common lizards that can be found throughout the southeastern United States, the
Box Turtle
The earliest known turtles date from 215 million years ago, making turtles one of the oldest reptile groups. Like other reptiles, turtles are ectotherms,
Fox Squirrel
The Fox Squirrel can grow to 28″ from head to tail. In the South, it is generally grayish or grizzled with a dark head,
Common Woodpeckers in Southern Louisiana
The Red-Bellied Woodpecker is common over much of the South, making it’s home in open and swampy woodlands. A small bird of only 10″,
The Great Blue Heron
This large North American heron is common on fresh as well as salt waters, and is frequently found standing at the edge of a