specimens of birds
1,430 specimens of fish
35,700 specimens of mollusk
2,000 specimens of insects
2,650 specimens of spiders
107 specimens of crawfish
10,678 specimens of vascular plants
=== Pioneer Heritage Center ===
In 1977, the Junior League of Shreveport and LSUS established the Pioneer Heritage Center on the grounds of the LSUS campus as an educational program that provides interpretive tours through the seven plantation structures at the center.
Buildings at the Center include:
The Caspiana House (the big house from the Caspiana Plantation)
The Thrasher House (a log dogtrot)
A detached Kitchen
A log single pen blacksmith shop
A doctor's office
A commissary
A riverfront mission
=== Spring Street Museum ===
The Spring Street Museum, arguably the oldest building in Shreveport, is located in Downtown Shreveport at 525 Spring Street. The museum is free for visitors.
== Athletics ==
The LSU Shreveport (LSUS) athletic teams are called the Pilots. The university is a member of the National Association …