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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

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Creature Comforts | Marine Resources with Director...

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2023/09/21

Today, on the show we welcome Joe Spraggins, Director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Director Spraggins and M-D-M-R have made it their mission to protect, enhance, and conserve Mississippi’s marine interests. So we want to talk with him about all aquatic wildlife in our great state, from the Gulf Coast to simple wetlands.We also have Dr. Majure here for your pet questions.Email the show:animals@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Creature Comforts | Bird Migration with Joe Mcgee

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2023/09/14

Today, we return to a topic that we never seem to exhaust bird migration. With the Autumn Equinox (first day of fall) just around the corner, the fall migration of small land birds (and other types of birds as well) continues now in earnest. We welcome back biologist Joe Mcgee to let us know which birds can now be seen around the state.We also have Dr. Majure here for your pet questions.Email the show:animals@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Creature Comforts | Emails and Calls about Tails and...

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2023/09/07

Today is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts.So the doors to the pet hospital are wide open.We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show:animals@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Creature Comforts | Dr. Wesley Shoop

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2023/08/31

Today on the show we welcome Dr. Wesley Shoop, who just released the new book, Mississippi's Natural Heritage: Photographs of Flora and Fauna.No stranger to the great outdoors we will talk with Dr. Shoop about his recent observations of Mississippi wildlife, photographing Le Fleurs Bluff State Park, and the inspiration behind his new book, published by the University Press of Mississippi.Also Dr. Majure is here for your pet questions and Libby likes to hear about your recent brushes with

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Creature Comforts | Ants

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2023/08/24

Today, we welcome Joe MacGown, Ant Curator at the Mississippi Entomological Museum. Ants are among the most numerous of creatures on the planet, and play a significant role in many ecosystems. We talk ants today, and how they effect Mississippi wildlife. Email the show:animals@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Creature Comforts | Observing Urban Wildlife from a...

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2023/08/17

The term "urban wildlife" may conjure up thoughts of squirrels and birds in one's backyard, but it also encompasses creatures like raccoons and possums that tend to emerge mainly during the night. Adam Rohnke from the Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center at Mississippi State University joins us to delve into the topic of urban wildlife and how to safely observe the natural world.Email the show:animals@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Creature Comforts | Tigers and Zebras in Mississippi

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2023/08/10

Tigers and Zebras are great animals to observe but what would you do if they suddenly appeared in your backyard? Well, today the tigers and zebras we're going to talk about are butterflies that can be found in various parts of the state. To talk about these beautiful creatures as well as his own recent nature observations, we welcome back to the show our good friend biologist Joe McGee.Email the show:animals@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Creature Comforts | All Pets All the Time

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2023/08/03

Today is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts.So the doors to the pet hospital are wide open.We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show:animals@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Creature Comforts | Bird Banding with Emma Rhodes

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2023/07/27

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 outreach. As a master bird bander, she'll talk with us today about the Purple Martin Project and how regular citizens can participate in bird banding activities.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural

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Creature Comforts | Manatees

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2023/07/20

Manatees are nature's gentle giants, embodying a sense of tranquility that puts even the busiest minds at ease. With their enduring faces and curious personalities, these cows of the seas have captured the hearts of countless admirers, worldwide. So from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, we'll talk with Dr. Ruth Carmichael about the manatee population in the Gulf of Mexico and their role in that ecosystem.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby Hartfield, Retired Director

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Creature Comforts | Black Bear Updates

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2023/07/13

The black bear and Mississippi have a storied history together, dating back to the days of President Theodore Roosevelt.Today on the show we welcome Anthony Ballard from the Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks to talk about the black bear and the Black Bear Program.We will get an update about the bear population, where they are found, and what to do if you come face to face with one of these mighty creatures.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby

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Creature Comforts | Service Animals

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2023/07/06

Today is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts.So the doors to the pet hospital are wide open.We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. We also have Teresa Gardner in studio today to talk about her work with certified therapy and service dogs.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences

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Creature Comforts | Wild Hogs

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2023/06/29

According to the USDA wild hogs cause 1.5 billion dollars of agricultural and environmental damage annually.Have you seen wild hogs damaging your property?Do you know how to legally get rid of wild hogs and other nuisance animals? Today on the program we welcome Kris Godwin with U S Department of Agriculture Animal Control to answer your wild hog questions.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science,

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Creature Comforts | A River Discovery

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2023/06/22

Today on the show we welcome back George Phillips our favorite paleontologist and Luke Pearson, biologist at U S Fish and Wildlife Service.Recently they collaborated on a new discovery found in Mississippi waters.We will talk about this new discovery and what is happening in the world of fossils and what's lurking in and around Mississippi water ways.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is

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Creature Comforts | Pest Problems

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2023/06/08

Today on the show, we take a look at the times when nature gets a little too close for comfort. We welcome back the Critter Catcher, Mike McDowell, to talk about the management and removal of nuisance animals.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show:animals@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See

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Creature Comforts | Let's Talk About Pets

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2023/06/01

Today is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts.So the doors to the pet hospital are wide open.We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show:animals@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Creature Comforts | Terry The Snake Man

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2023/05/25

Our guest for the day is no stranger to the program and always brings a great perspective to one of our most popular topics, snakes.Terry Vandeventer is passionate about Mississippi snakes joins us to talk and answer your snake questions.Also Dr. Majure is here to answer your pet questions.And as always we want to hear about your current brushes with nature.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural

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Creature Comforts | Mississippi Black Bears

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2023/05/18

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 Wildlife Biology is back on the program to share about one of the largest animals found in the state. She will talk about the current bear population, where they are found, and what to do if you come face to face with one of these mighty creatures.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical

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Creature Comforts | Fireflies

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2023/05/11

The weather is warmer and now those charming bio-luminescent creatures are lighting up the night sky.No matter if you call them lightning bugs or fireflies’ people are reporting on seeing them around the state.Today we talk with Lynn Faust and Claire Graves about these creatures and the upcoming events at the MS Crafts Center.And as always, we here to help with your pet questions and want to hear about your current brushes with nature.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand

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Creature Comforts | Eastern Bluebirds

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2023/04/27

Today we welcome,Michael Patton, Avian Biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, to help us explore the world of Eastern Bluebirds. Michael has monitored, researched and implemented management strategies to conserve land bird species, including the Eastern Bluebird.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with theAnimal Medical Centerand Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or

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