Creature Comforts
Each week, Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, brings a specialist into the studio to answer your questions about various animals we see in Mississippi. And of course, Dr. Troy Majure, Veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center of Jackson answers your pet questions. Each week, you’ll learn more about the animals that live in our homes and the animals who live in the world around us. You’ll also find out more about family-friendly exhibits and events at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson.
Email your pet and animal questions to [email protected] and listen to Creature Comforts Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. CST on MPB Think Radio.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 401
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Spring Fishing
It's time to get your rod and reel (if you haven't already). We have Larry Bull, Assistant Director of Fisheries at Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks to talk about getting the best out of you…
Thu 19 Apr 2018
Too Close for Comfort
Kris Godwin from the USDA Wildlife Services is here to talk about when nature gets too close for comfort. We talk about vultures, snakes, raccoons, and other creatures that can be viewed as a nuisan…
Thu 12 Apr 2018
Mississippi Snake Man
Terry Vandeventer, our resident snake expert, is back on the program to answer questions about the various snakes of Mississippi. Also, we highlight two upcoming events at the Natchez Trace Parkway …
Thu 05 Apr 2018
You and Your Pets
Dr. Majure is ready for another round of your pet questions. Talking about everything flea control to helping pets cope with severe weather today's show is all about making sure your pet is happy an…
Thu 29 Mar 2018
Pet Day
Dr. Troy Majure from the Animal Medical Center in Jackson answers your pet questions. Also, Dr. Majure and Kevin talk about some of the newest innovations for our furry friends.
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Thu 22 Mar 2018
Wild Hogs and other Nuisance Animals
Nuisance species biologist Anthony Ballard joins the program to talk about wild hogs and the problems they bring to environments.
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Thu 15 Mar 2018
Gopher Tortoise and the Black Pine Snake
Mississippi is home to many creatures so today we focus on the gopher tortoise and the black pine snake. Our guest Matt Hinderliter, from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, works with these creatures…
Thu 08 Mar 2018
Fossil Road Show
On the program, we have our favorite paleontologist George Phillips. The Fossil Road Show is coming up, also the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science celebrates 40 years of its paleontology program…
Thu 01 Mar 2018
Pet Day
Dr. Troy Majure answers your pet questions and talks about having your pets prepared for severe weather. He also talks about arthritis in older pets.
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Thu 22 Feb 2018
Frog Song
With the Mississippi night air starting to include the sounds of frogs we bring naturalist Joe McGee to the program to tell us what they are saying. With close to 30 different frog species in Missis…
Thu 15 Feb 2018
Backyard Winter Birds
Avid birdwatcher Steve Peterson is back on the program to talk about the winter birds here in the state.
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Thu 08 Feb 2018
Fishing in Mississippi
Ryan Jones from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks joins the program to talk about fishing in Mississippi. What you can catch, how much you can catch, and where you can fish …
Thu 01 Feb 2018
Tom Mann & the Salamanders
Tom Mann is back on Creature Comforts to give an update on the Bucket Brigade and tell us how the salamander actually works for you. Dr. Majure is also back on the program from a much-deserved trip …
Thu 25 Jan 2018
Up Close & Personal
Special events coordinator for the Mississippi Natural Science Museum, Nicole Smith talks about a few upcoming events that will get you up close and personal with nature. Also, we talk about an upcom…
Thu 18 Jan 2018
Bruce Reid and the Bald Eagle
Outreach specialist for Wildlife Mississippi, Bruce Reid joins the table to talk about the mighty bald eagle. Where can you find this bird of prey? How do you know if you have a nest in your area? …
Thu 11 Jan 2018
Freshwater Conservation
Scott Lemmons from the Mississippi Chapter of the Nature Conservancy talks about some of their latest conservation projects. They most recently completed restoring important habitats along the lower…
Thu 04 Jan 2018
Holiday Pets
During the holiday's pets are either caught in the shuffle or front and center for all the festivities. Dr. Majure answers today's round of pet questions and talks about becoming a new pet owner.
H…
Thu 21 Dec 2017
Bird Count & Your Pets
The Christmas Bird Count is here and it's not hard to participate. Libby Hartfield tells us what to expect this year and also talks about the legend Fannye Cook. Also, Dr. Majure answers your pet q…
Thu 07 Dec 2017
Mississippi Deer
William McKinley, Deer Program Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of the Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks joins the program to talk about the Mississippi deer population. Boasting one of the b…
Thu 30 Nov 2017
Ducks & More
On this episode of Creature Comforts, we have Rob Ballinger from Wildlife Mississippi. He has been working with Mississippi bottomland hardwood/wetlands for many years and talks with us about these …
Fri 17 Nov 2017
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