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

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.

Louisiana's alligator farms play a crucial role in producing luxury goods and supporting conservation efforts, as they balance economic interests with ecological sustainability.

Muddy Waters Oyster Bar co-owner Diana Kucenic knows a thing or two about alligator. Her East Liberty seafood bar and restaurant, specializing in Cajun fare, has been serving up gator bites made from ...

Members of the Louisiana Legislature are sinking their teeth into a proposal to open up a new recreational alligator hunting ...

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After the alligator was listed as endangered, the state proposed boosting numbers by having farmers raise them for meat and skins, but releasing some back into the wild. (AP Video: Joshua A. Bickel) A ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. During the prayer season of Lent, Catholics observe the practice of self-control by abstaining from meat on Fridays. Meat, in this case, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The St. Johns River, the longest river in Florida, was named the most alligator-infested river in the state, according to A-Z ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As Catholics across Louisiana prepare for the first Friday of Lent, a 15-year-old letter from the Archdiocese of New Orleans is once again making the rounds with a clear ...

Every player needs consistency, versatility and resilience to make a name for themselves in the NFL. Yet, with thousands of college athletes vying for professional careers, that opportunity remains ...

Several Sarasota-area teens were arrested for illegally capturing alligators without proper permits. An investigation began after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received an ...