Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge
Encyclopedia
The Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge is located in Madison
, Tensas
, and Franklin
parishes in northeastern Louisiana
, west of the city of Tallulah
.
in northeast Louisiana which was the last documented home of the ivory-billed woodpecker
. The refuge is home to one of the last concentrations of the threatened Louisiana black bear
. In 1907, Teddy Roosevelt hunted bear just north of the refuge boundary and the "Teddy Bear
" was introduced as a result of an incident during the hunt. Concentrations of duck
s, geese, raptors
, wading birds and shorebirds are present. Several rookeries are in the reserve.
Madison Parish, Louisiana
-National protected areas:* Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge * Vicksburg National Military Park -Demographics:-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S...
, Tensas
Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Tensas Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The seat of the parish is St. Joseph. In 2010, the population of Tensas Parish was 5,252; it is the least-populous of all sixty-four parishes....
, and Franklin
Franklin Parish, Louisiana
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 21,263 people, 7,754 households, and 5,706 families residing in the parish. The population density was 34 people per square mile . There were 8,623 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile...
parishes in northeastern Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, west of the city of Tallulah
Tallulah, Louisiana
Tallulah is a city in and the parish seat of Madison Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 9,189 at the 2000 census...
.
Wildlife and Habitat
The refuge is in located in the upper basin of the Tensas RiverTensas River
The Tensas River is a river in Louisiana in the United States. The river, known as Tensas Bayou in its upper reaches, begins in East Carroll Parish in the northeast corner of the state and runs roughly southwest for more or less in parallel with the Mississippi River...
in northeast Louisiana which was the last documented home of the ivory-billed woodpecker
Ivory-billed Woodpecker
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker is or was one of the largest woodpeckers in the world, at roughly 20 inches in length and 30 inches in wingspan. It was native to the virgin forests of the southeastern United States...
. The refuge is home to one of the last concentrations of the threatened Louisiana black bear
American black bear
The American black bear is a medium-sized bear native to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most common bear species. Black bears are omnivores, with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location. They typically live in largely forested areas, but do leave forests in...
. In 1907, Teddy Roosevelt hunted bear just north of the refuge boundary and the "Teddy Bear
Teddy bear
The teddy bear is a stuffed toy bear. They are usually stuffed with soft, white cotton and have smooth and soft fur. It is an enduring form of a stuffed animal in many countries, often serving the purpose of entertaining children. In recent times, some teddy bears have become collector's items...
" was introduced as a result of an incident during the hunt. Concentrations of duck
Duck
Duck is the common name for a large number of species in the Anatidae family of birds, which also includes swans and geese. The ducks are divided among several subfamilies in the Anatidae family; they do not represent a monophyletic group but a form taxon, since swans and geese are not considered...
s, geese, raptors
Bird of prey
Birds of prey are birds that hunt for food primarily on the wing, using their keen senses, especially vision. They are defined as birds that primarily hunt vertebrates, including other birds. Their talons and beaks tend to be relatively large, powerful and adapted for tearing and/or piercing flesh....
, wading birds and shorebirds are present. Several rookeries are in the reserve.
See also
- List of National Wildlife Refuges: Louisiana