Animals

With warmer weather comes a rise in snake sightings. Explore the importance of understanding Louisiana's snake species to ensure safety near ponds and outdoor areas.

After an incredible 2024 black bear season, Louisiana is proposing to more than double the possible number of bear harvests with another season in 2025.

Artists are invited to participate in the Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp contest, celebrating the Ross's goose. The event runs from October 20 to 28, 2025.

In response to growing interest from anglers, Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is set to modify black bass regulations at Bussey Brake Reservoir.

An ill-fated photo draws outrage across the country

If a convicted felon lives with you, be careful with that gun

What could those weird statutes be? Perhaps flirting with your eyes is illegal in certain parts of the state. Or maybe your car doesn't have a windshield, but you're also missing windshield wipers, so you had better fix those wipers soon, or else!

Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State.

Some people aren’t satisfied with the average animals you find in most pet stores. They want more thrill, a challenge, or to simply ease a sense of curiosity and passion surrounding a certain animal, leading them down the path of exotic pets.

In order to best fend off these critters, you have to know what you are fighting. Keep scrolling for 20 different creepy crawlies that are likely spoiling your summer fun in Texas.

This fun free to attend dog event is something you don't want to miss this weekend in Lubbock.

Most of these are water-based toys and gear so you can enjoy the water alongside your pup, have a blast, and stay cool all at the same time. They aren’t all water toys though. There are also some great options for indoor play, or non-water related outdoor play that could easily happen in shaded areas.