These wetlands, these alligators … it has to have some kind of monetary value,” said George Melancon, alligator research biologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Chipmunks are commonly associated with seeds, nuts, and berries, but their diet is far more flexible than many people realize. In addition to plant material, these small rodents frequently consume ...

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, ...