State Seal

The state seal of Louisiana features the brown pelican tearing at its breast to nurture its young, and the state motto: Union, Justice, and Confidence. Previous versions of the state seal had as many as 12 chicks in the nest. And though pelicans are exceptionally attentive, nurturing parents, they do not tear at their own flesh to feed offspring in hard times. The brown pelican is a prominent symbol of Louisiana - it is the official state bird, appears on Louisiana's state flag, the official state painting, and is one of three symbols displayed on the U.S. Mint's Louisiana bicentennial quarter.

State Insect

Louisiana designated the honeybee as official state insect in 1977. Bee pollination is critical to plant and human survival - beeswax and honey are just surplus gifts from this tiny wonder of nature. The plant world expends a lot of energy attracting bees and other insects with brilliantly colored flowers and sweet nectar. The honeybee is recognized as an official state symbol in seventeen states. Honeybees play an important role in nature. Honeybees live in hives of up to 80,000 individuals.

State Mammal

The Louisiana black bear was designated the official state mammal of Louisiana in 1992. The US Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Louisiana black bear as threatened in 1992. Once common, biologists estimate the current population to be only 3-400 animals. There are 16 recognized subspecies of black bears in North America. Louisiana black bears are black, some with a white "blaze" on the chest. Adult males weigh from 250 to over 400 pounds, with body length up to 6 feet. Males may range over 100 square miles seeking food, refuge, den sites, and mates. Females are smaller and range much less. Louisiana black bears survive mostly on berries and acorns - they are not active predators.

Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. The seat of East Baton Rouge Parish, the city is located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River.As the "Capital City," Baton Rouge is the political hub for Louisiana. It the second-largest metropolitan city in the state, with a growing population of 229,426 people as of 2013. The metropolitan area surrounding the city, known as Greater Baton Rouge, has a population of 820,159 people as of 2013. The urban area has around 594,309 inhabitants.

Duck Dynasty

Duck Dynasty is a TV show on A&E. This show is filmed in North Louisiana. This family owns a company called Duck Commander. They make and sale duck calls. All of the men in this family have long beards. This family is very passionate about their Faith and love for The Lord.

New Orleans

New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana. New Orleans is a major port for the United States. This city was established in 1976. It has been used as a major port for boats and cargo ships for a long time. Louisiana was a very sought after state because of the major port. New Orleans is the birth place of Mardi Gras.

Natchitoches

Natchitoches is a very historic city. It has the Cain river that runs straight through it. This city is also home of the meat pie festival. It is also know as the city of lights. This is because of the elaborate Christmas light display in December. Natchitoches is where the movie Steel Magnolias was filmed.

State Tree

The State tree for Louisiana is a Bald Cypress. Cypress trees most commonly grow in the swamp. My dad owns a nursery and we grow bald cypress and pond cypress. Moss is usually found growing on cypress trees. A Pond cypress grows little things called cypress knees. A bald Cypress does not. Cypress trees are beautiful trees that are found all over Louisiana.