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Meet The 10 Most Popular Animals In Louisiana

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White-Tailed Deer

These large animals often reside near human settlements, as they are entirely at ease in suburban settings.

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Eastern Gray Squirrel

Eastern Gray Squirrels have a diverse diet, but they particularly enjoy nuts like acorns, walnuts, and hazelnuts.

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Fox Squirrel

However, they primarily inhabit small areas of deciduous forests where trees bearing their preferred foods, such as acorns, walnuts, pecans, and hickory nuts, are abundant.

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Raccoon

Because of their capacity to adjust to human presence, Raccoons inhabit a wide range of environments, including forests, wetlands, suburbs, parks, and urban areas.

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Eastern Cottontail

In Louisiana, these small mammals face numerous predators, highlighting the necessity for habitats with ample cover.

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Coyote

Coyotes expanded their territory following the near eradication of wolves and cougars by European settlers.

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Eastern Chipmunk

Eastern Chipmunks earned their name from the distinctive "chip-chip" sound they produce. Despite their diminutive size, they construct complex burrow systems with interconnecting tunnels spanning 12 to 30 feet in length.

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Virginia Opossum

Even though they re one of the most common animals in Louisiana, you ll likely never see a Bobcat.

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American Black Bear

American Black Bears can be found in diverse habitats across Louisiana, although they typically favor secluded terrain.

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Bobcat

Despite being one of Louisiana's most common animals, encountering a Bobcat is highly unlikely due to their elusive nature.