Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge
Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge is located in the coastal towns of Franklin, Garden City and Centerville on Bayou Teche in Louisiana, USA. The 9,028-acre (36.54 km2) refuge is forested with bottomland hardwoods and cypress-gum forests. The refuge was established in St. Mary Parish in 2001. The surrounding area includes oil and gas wells and canals.
| Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | St. Mary Parish, Louisiana |
| Nearest city | Franklin, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 29.73994°N 91.47732°W |
| Area | 9,028 acres (36.54 km2) |
| Established | 2001 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge |
Wildlife and habitat
The endangered Louisiana black bear is relatively abundant throughout the refuge. Other wildlife species of interest include alligators, wading birds, ducks and bald eagles.
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See also
- List of National Wildlife Refuges: Louisiana
References
- "Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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