Animals In Louisiana

So if you’re visiting New Orleans or the broader Louisiana area and are interested in what wildlife and animals you may stumble upon, look no further!  We’ve got plenty of information in this blog for you to enjoy.

Louisiana Black Bear

As its name implies, the Louisiana black bear is covered with black fur and has a short tail. It has a stubby appearance given off by a broad nose and small eyes.

Eastern Gray Squirrels & Eastern Fox Squirrels

As their name implies, Eastern gray squirrels have gray fur. Quite fascinatingly, some species of these squirrels have black hair due to a faulty pigment gene in their lineage.

Eastern fox squirrels are Louisiana's large tree squirrels with different fur colors. Some hairy creatures have dark brown or black patterned coats, while others have plain brown or black fur.

Eastern Cottontail & Swamp Rabbits

The two species differ only in their habitats. Swampy rabbits live in Louisiana's marshes, while eastern cottontails live in shrubby areas with grasslands.

The outer fur of the eastern cottontail comprises a mixture of red, brown, and gray, while the inner coat is white. They have big brown eyes and large ears.

Bobcat

The two species differ only in their habitats. Swampy rabbits live in Louisiana's marshes, while eastern cottontails live in shrubby areas with grasslands.

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