Animals

While not every exotic animal is legal to own, Louisiana residents may be surprised to learn that several uncommon creatures can legally be kept as pets.

A Louisiana animal facility is back in the spotlight after report details years of escaped animals, federal violations, safety concerns, and management turmoil.

The Cajun asthma dog, almost always a chihuahua, is said to be able to take away asthma or breathing problems from a child suffering from these ailments.

What started as a dispute over a goat ended with a Louisiana man arrested after he allegedly threatened a child and caused a disturbance in Assumption Parish.

Louisiana's red snapper bag limit is temporarily increased to five fish per person per day for Memorial Day weekend, May 22–25. The 16-inch minimum size limit still applies.

One farmer took to YouTube to share his tip on how he controls rodents around his property that is also safe for his pets, and it will only cost you $6 or $7.

A Louisiana man is now facing serious federal charges after authorities say he was involved in a large-scale turtle trafficking operation.

The recent birth of an okapi, a rare zebra-giraffe hybrid at the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans has the world of zoology pretty excited right now .

City officials have rolled out a new ordinance that requires residents to register their roosters within a 30-day window.

Love bug season is back in Louisiana. Learn why the swarms are so massive, how they damage your car's paint and grill, and how to remove them cheaply and safely.

A new spider has crawled into the spotlight, and it’s not just the size that’s impressive – it’s the sound it makes that’s turning heads.

A Lafayette angler landed a 12.5-pound bass at Toledo Bend.

While most spiders across Louisiana are harmless, there are a handful that can deliver venomous bites that may require medical attention.

A massive great white shark has been tracked just off the Louisiana coast, and researchers say it could signal something bigger happening in the Gulf.

Zoosiana in Broussard is hosting its annual EggstravaganZoo Easter event with scavenger hunts, Easter Bunny visits, and family activities.

Where are snakes most commonly found across the Pelican State? Here’s an updated guide to the most snake-infested lakes in Louisiana.

PETA is currently pushing legislation for a new dog walking law requiring owners to walk their dog three times a day, one of those of those walks being at least an hour long, or face big fines.

In 2008 Louisiana passed a state-wide ban on cockfighting, now St. Landry Parish officials are looking for an exemption to the law to bring cockfighting back.

A TikTok video claiming to show a ghost harassing a family’s dog has caught the attention of viewers online, and the clip gets weirder the more you watch it.

It's Mardi Gras season and Crowley Veterinarian Hospital aren't going to let carnival season pass them by without getting in on the action and having some fun.