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Creature Comforts

 Jason Klein

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
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Creature Comforts | Rain and Frogs

Creature Comforts | Rain and Frogs

The entire state has experienced buckets of wet weather for the past couple of days, and the entire summer, as a whole. While people often worry about flooding and water damage, large amounts of rain…

00:43:38  |   Thu 25 Aug 2022
Creature Comforts | Bird Banding & Purple Martins

Creature Comforts | Bird Banding & Purple Martins

Today on the show, we welcome back Emma Rhodes, Co-Founder and Director of Conservation and Scientific Research at the Banding Coalition of the Americas. She is truly dedicated to avian research and …

00:44:42  |   Thu 18 Aug 2022
Creature Comforts | Nature Conservancy

Creature Comforts | Nature Conservancy

Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center, and Libby Hartfield answer your questions and listen to your encounters! Alex Littlejohn, with The Nature Conservancy, joins the show to talk abo…
00:41:51  |   Thu 11 Aug 2022
Creature Comforts | All Pet Day - August 2022

Creature Comforts | All Pet Day - August 2022

Dr. Majure answers another round of pet questions for Creature Comforts monthly all-pet show. If you want to submit any pet questions or share your latest brush with nature (we love pictures) simply …
00:34:57  |   Thu 04 Aug 2022
Creature Comforts | Backyard Splooting

Creature Comforts | Backyard Splooting

With today’s high gasoline prices and even higher temperatures, some people are finding it practical to skip road trips and stay at home to explore the wealth of flora and fauna in our own backyards.…
00:48:36  |   Thu 28 Jul 2022
Creature Comforts | Ramps and Piers Program

Creature Comforts | Ramps and Piers Program

Freshwater fishing opportunities abound in Mississippi with over 4,000 miles of streams and 282,000 acres of lakes and reservoirs. Today we welcome back Dennis Riecke from the MDWFP to talk fishing a…

00:49:38  |   Thu 21 Jul 2022
Creature Comforts | All Pet Day - July 2022

Creature Comforts | All Pet Day - July 2022

Dr. Majure answers another round of pet questions for Creature Comforts monthly all-pet show. If you want to submit any pet questions or share your latest brush with nature (we love pictures) simply …
00:48:13  |   Thu 07 Jul 2022
Creature Comforts | Eagle Eyes

Creature Comforts | Eagle Eyes

Our favorite birdwatcher, Steve Peterson stops by to talk about eagles and where they may be spotted this time of year. Also, Dr. Majure and Libby discuss your latest brushes with nature and pet que…
00:47:20  |   Thu 23 Jun 2022
Creature Comforts | Summer Fishing & Birding

Creature Comforts | Summer Fishing & Birding

The summer is always a great time to cast the rod and reel to fish Mississippi’s waters. Just about every corner of the state has a place to get in on this great summer activity. So we welcome back D…
00:49:20  |   Thu 09 Jun 2022
Creature Comforts | Pet Day - June 2022

Creature Comforts | Pet Day - June 2022

Dr. Majure answers another round of pet questions for Creature Comforts monthly all pet show. If you want to submit any pet questions or share your latest brush with nature (we love pictures) simply…
00:48:53  |   Thu 09 Jun 2022
Creature Comforts | Falconry with Dr. Jennifer Coulson

Creature Comforts | Falconry with Dr. Jennifer Coulson

Dr. Jennifer Coulson returns to Creature Comforts to talk about her passion for raptors and falconry. As a longtime practitioner of this ancient sport, Dr. Coulson along with her husband raises Harr…
00:48:57  |   Thu 26 May 2022
Creature Comforts | Healthy Gulf - Matt Rota

Creature Comforts | Healthy Gulf - Matt Rota

On this episode of Creature Comforts, we welcome Matt Rota from Healthy Gulf to talk about the work they are doing to keep the gulf fit for many of the animals that call it home. He also talks about …

00:47:58  |   Thu 19 May 2022
Creature Comforts | Firefly Nights

Creature Comforts | Firefly Nights

The weather is warmer and now those charming bio-luminescent creatures are lighting up the night’s sky. No matter if you call them lightning bugs or fireflies’ people are reporting seeing them around…
00:49:13  |   Thu 12 May 2022
Creature Comforts | Pet Day - May 2022

Creature Comforts | Pet Day - May 2022

The first Thursday of every month is dedicated to your pet questions answered by Dr. Troy Majure and Libby Hartfield helping with your recent brushes with nature. During this episode they talk about…
00:49:12  |   Fri 06 May 2022
Creature Comforts | Robin Whitfield - Painting Nature

Creature Comforts | Robin Whitfield - Painting Nature

In this edition of Creature Comforts, we welcome master naturalist Robin Whitfield back to the show. As an ecologist, naturalist, and artist, Robin brings people of all ages to better appreciate the …

00:49:01  |   Thu 21 Apr 2022
Creature Comforts | Black Bear

Creature Comforts | Black Bear

The black bear and Mississippi have a storied history together, dating back to the days of President Theodore Roosevelt and the Teddy Bear. Dr. Dana Morin, Mississippi State University professor of W…
00:49:28  |   Thu 14 Apr 2022
Creature Comforts | Migratory Birds

Creature Comforts | Migratory Birds

Dr. Frank Moore, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern Mississippi, has studied the biology of migratory songbirds across North America, but most intensely along the northern…
00:48:45  |   Thu 31 Mar 2022
Creature Comforts | Wind Birds w/ Jason Hoeksema

Creature Comforts | Wind Birds w/ Jason Hoeksema

The Delta Wind Bird mission states: “Our mission is to encourage creation of high-quality stopover wetland habitat for birds on private working lands, to preserve the best natural wetland habitats, a…

00:40:04  |   Thu 24 Mar 2022
Creature Comforts | Weasels, Minks, and Beetles

Creature Comforts | Weasels, Minks, and Beetles

In this edition of Creature Comforts, we welcome back one of the good friends of the show, Dr. Cathy Shropshire. When she is not portraying the heroine Fannye Cooke on stage, Dr. Shropshire is stayin…
00:48:18  |   Thu 17 Mar 2022
Creature Comforts | Katelin Cross's Mammals

Creature Comforts | Katelin Cross's Mammals

Katelin Cross is the resident mammologist at the MS Museum of Natural Science. Often her work takes her into the field and recently she has taken a particular interest in the skunks of Mississippi. A…
00:49:00  |   Thu 10 Mar 2022
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