8 MOST Common Animals in Louisiana! (2024)

White-Tailed Deer

Adults range from 63-87 inches long and 31-39 inches tall. Their fur is tan or brown in summer, grayish in winter, with white on the throat and tail.

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Adults are 16.6-21.6 inches long. They have gray-brown fur, bushy tails, and love birdseed. Some are black due to a pigment gene mutation.

Fox Squirrel

Largest tree squirrel in Louisiana, 17.7-27.6 inches long with gray-brown fur and orange bellies. They stash nuts for winter in urban parks and neighborhoods.

Raccoon

About 3 feet long with grayish-brown fur and a black mask. Found in diverse habitats, raccoons are adaptable and eat almost anything.

Eastern Cottontail

16.5 inches long with reddish-brown fur and a round, fluffy tail. They nest in grassy areas and are fast runners when threatened.

Coyote

Adults are 3-4.5 feet long and weigh 15-44 pounds. They have grayish to yellow-brown fur and are highly vocal, thriving in many Louisiana habitats.

Eastern Chipmunk

Around 9.6 inches long, with reddish-brown fur and white stripes. They build extensive burrow systems and cache food for winter.

Virginia Opossum

Measuring 13-37 inches, these are the only marsupials in Louisiana. They have grayish-brown fur and adapt well to both rural and urban areas.