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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 401
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Christmas Bird Count
Today we are learning how you can be a part of the annual Christmas Bird Count. What kind of birds are you likely to see at the CBC? What are the most unusual birds that have been seen? And what is…
Fri 16 Dec 2016
Animal Colors
On today’s show we want to talk about the different color variations of our animal friends. What animals have you seen change their color in your area of the state? Do some animals change colors wi…
Thu 08 Dec 2016
A Squirrel’s World
The world belongs to the squirrels on our show today! What have you always wanted to know about squirrels? What’s the life cycle of a squirrel? What types of squirrels do we have in our state and …
Sat 03 Dec 2016
Deer John . . .
Tis the season! No not that season yet. We’re talking about deer on our show today. Which part of the state can boast about having the most deer? What type of habitat do they prefer? And what ca…
Fri 18 Nov 2016
Backyard Bird Habitat
Today is part two of bird gathering. This time we’re focusing more on your backyard. What should we be putting in our feeders and bird baths? What types of bird houses provide the best shelter? A…
Tue 15 Nov 2016
Fall Birds
Today we’re spreading our wings once again to talk about what birds we’ll see this time of year. How do we attract more birds to our homes or yards? What are the best spots for bird watching in the…
Thu 03 Nov 2016
Bat Signals
Halloween is almost here. We couldn’t find any vampires so we are putting a signal in the air for bats! What do bats eat? What diseases do bats carry? How effective are bat houses? And what is t…
Fri 28 Oct 2016
Gopher Tortoises
Today we are giving the stage to the gopher tortoise! What is the difference between the gopher tortoise and other Mississippi turtles? What type of habitat do they enjoy? Why is the burrowing hab…
Fri 21 Oct 2016
Teddy Bear
The bears are on the main stage on the show today? Just how dangerous are bears? What part of the state are you more likely to see one? Do bears really sleep through the whole winter season? And…
Fri 14 Oct 2016
Fannye Cook
Today we’ll be talking about the presentations going on around the state about Fannye Cook. Also we are discussing how to pick the right pet for your home. Do you think your family would prefer a d…
Sat 01 Oct 2016
Dogs and Cats
Today we’ll get an inside look at Mississippi’s first Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. We’ll also put a spotlight on breeding pets. How do you know when your pet maybe ready for breeding? …
Fri 09 Sep 2016
Da Bears!
On today’s show we’ll get more familiar with the book The Bear Hunter. Also Libby Hartfield is back for all your wildlife questions and Dr. Majure is here as well to handle all of your pet concerns.
…
Fri 02 Sep 2016
For The Birds
We’re spreading our wings once again and talking about birds on today’s show. What type of birds can we expect to see this time of year? How do you attract different birds to your yard? And what a…
Fri 26 Aug 2016
Pet Allergies & Picking the Right Vet
We’re having another pet show today. And we’re talking about pet allergies and also picking the right veterinarian. What can you do if you or a family member becomes allergic to a pet? What questi…
Thu 18 Aug 2016
Pet Vaccines
It’s time for another Pet Day on our show. We didn’t get a chance to get into it last week, so we’re talking about pet vaccines for National Immunization Awareness Month. What vaccines are required…
Fri 12 Aug 2016
Mississippi Bears
We have a multi-purpose show for you today. We’re going to get you ready for the MS Wildlife Extravaganza. We’ll shed some light on the world of bears, and also talk about pet vaccines for National…
Thu 04 Aug 2016
The Two-headed Snake
Today we’ll put our focus on the two-headed snake at the Mississippi Science Museum in Jackson. How did the snake grow two heads? Is it male or female? How does it eat? Do you feed both heads or …
Thu 21 Jul 2016
Tiny, Scary Ticks
We have your pets in my mind for today’s show as we tackle the topic of ticks! How exactly are ticks harmful to us and our pets? What diseases do they carry? What is the best way to protect oursel…
Thu 14 Jul 2016
Local Fish
We’re swimming with the fish on today’s show. How much do you really know about the fish at the museum? How do museums collect the fish they want? Which fish are the most popular? How do they make…
Thu 07 Jul 2016
New York Wants Our Dinosaurs
Today we’ll talk about how New York has taken an interest in Mississippi’s paleontology. We’ll also talk about summer pet hazards you should be aware of. What insects should you be protecting your …
Fri 01 Jul 2016
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Jason Klein. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.