Visitors to Louisianna might fear an alligator encounter, but if you steer clear of a swamp tour, you may miss the story of ...

Louisiana, with its rich ecosystems ranging from swamps to forests, is home to a fascinating diversity of wildlife. Among its most intriguing inhabitants are the venomous snakes.

Once abundant in central Louisiana and east Texas, the harmless burrowing snakes now exist in only six isolated populations because of destruction of the longleaf pine forests where they live. “If the ...

In addition to alligators, Louisiana's swamps and bayous offer a chance to ... including birds, turtles, snakes and alligators. Previous tourgoers can't recommend this immersive experience enough ...

Worried about how the state's alligators are handling the cold? Don't fret, they're doing just fine, scientists say.

Reviewers reported seeing plenty of snakes and turtles and recommended ... consider joining one of the best Louisiana swamp tours; many are within a quick drive of Baton Rouge.

Louisiana pinesnakes are one of roughly 30 protected endangered and threatened species that require longleaf pine forests, including red-cockaded woodpeckers and eastern indigo snakes. Pinesnakes need ...

Deep in the bayous and swamps of southern Louisiana, Gordon learns how to live ... Ramsay to watch out for alligators and venomous snakes, he enjoys the challenge. “This week has taught me ...