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Wildlife Lookout: Louisiana Bats
Wildlife Lookout

Wildlife Lookout: Louisiana Bats

A common sight at dusk, bats are the only mammal capable of true flight. Their order, Chiroptera, is the second largest order of mammals after rodents, comprising about 20% of all classified mammal species worldwide. There are over 1,400 species of bats in the world – 45 are native to the United States, 11 can be spotted in Louisiana.

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Wildlife Lookout: Catbirds & Mockingbirds
Wildlife Lookout

Wildlife Lookout: Catbirds & Mockingbirds

Two common birds that often get mistaken for one another are the northern mockingbird and the gray catbird. Both are in the Mimidae, or mimid, family. They are remarkable song birds, and many species are especially skilled in mimicry of a wide variety of sounds. The name “Mimidae” is Latin for “mimic”.

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Flora of Covington: Mexican Primrose-Willow
Flora of Covington

Flora of Covington: Mexican Primrose-Willow

You may have spotted this plant growing wild along ditches and woodlines, its bright yellow flowers standing out against dark green narrow leaves, with

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Human Trafficking in the United States
General Opinion

Human Trafficking in the United States

According to the U.S. Justice Department, 14,500 to 17,500 people are trafficked into the country every year. The 2016 Global Slavery Index estimates that

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The English Tea Room Features Live Music Five Days A Week For Lunch
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The English Tea Room Features Live Music Five Days A Week For Lunch

The English Tea Room & Eatery now features live music five days a week (M-F) during lunch, 12 – 2 p.m.  Monday and Fridays,

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