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Creature Comforts

Creature Comforts on MPB Think Radio! 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, a 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

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Mississippi Black Bear Program

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2017/07/20

Jamie Holt and Richard Rummel from the Black Bear Program visit the show and give information about this native Mississippi bear. With black bear population increasing sightings have become more frequent and you should know what to do if you encounter one.

Summer Pet Health

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2017/07/06

The doctor is in and has tips for your pets during the hot summer months. Dr. Majure answers your pet questions about flea control, horse health, & baby possums.

Zoo Babies

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2017/06/29

The Jackson Zoo has some new additions! EJ Rivers, from the Jackson Zoo, joins the show to talk about the new zoo babies and why their births were so important.

Turtle Power

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2017/06/22

Dr. Will Selman from Millsaps College joins the show and talks turtles of Mississippi.

The Long Leaf Pine

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2017/06/15

Randy Browning, a wildlife biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, joins the program to talk about the longleaf pine area of Mississippi. The longleaf pine has been the subject of conservation efforts due to the threatened and endangered species that call it home.

Snake Day

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2017/06/01

Ted Olack from the MS Museum of Natural Science brings in two slithery friends and talks with Kevin, Libby, and Dr. Majeur about snakes in the state.

Sky Lake

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2017/05/26

The Sky Lake Wildlife Boardwalk is a featured project of Wildlife Mississippi. Located near Belzoni, MS this area is home to the oldest trees in Mississippi. Wildlife biologist, Jason May joins the show to tell us about this magnificent area.

Fireflies, Glow-worms, & Lightning Bugs

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2017/05/19

Fireflies light the night with their inviting glow and firefly expert Lynn Faust will tell us more about them and her new book.

PET DAY

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2017/05/16

Today the pet hospital is open. Dr, Troy Majure, from the Animal Medical Center in Jackson, answers your pet questions.

Playing Possum

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2017/05/05

Wildlife biologist, Dr. Caty Shropshire gives some insight on the Mississippi possum and their style.

Cat Day & Fossils

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2017/04/28

Pet Day turned into Cat Day on this episode of Creature Comforts. Also, paleontologist, George Phillips joins the show.

Mudbugs

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2017/04/21

Dr. Bob Jones from the Museum of Natural Science is answering that age old question: Is it crawfish or crayfish?

Salamander Crossing

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2017/04/14

Tom Mann, from the MS Museum of Natural Science, literally helps salamanders cross the road. He joins the show to talk about his work and Amy Genke gives details about Bio Blitz on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

The Black Belt Praire

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2017/04/06

From Wildlife Mississippi, Steve Gruchy joins the program to talk about The Black Belt Praire. Dr. Troy Majure also answers your pet questions.

Snakes and You

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2017/03/31

This week herpetologist, Terry Vandeventer is here to talk Mississippi snakes. He tells us why respect and not fear of these animals will go a long way.

Bats

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2017/03/24

From the Mississippi Bat Working Group, Chester Martin is here to talk about Mississippi bats and dispel some common myths about the nocturnal creature.

Endangered Species

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2017/03/17

Dr. Stanley Temple from the Aldo Leopold Foundation talks with us about his work with endangered species and tells the story of the once plenty-full passenger pigeon. EJ Rivers is also here from the Jackson Zoo with news about a new addition at the park.

Mississippi & The Bald Eagle

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2017/03/09

Mississippi Wildlife Outreach Specialist, Bruce Reid gives insight about the bald eagle & other birds of Mississippi. Bruce talks about the places to see this majestic bird of prey and Dr. Majure answers your pet questions throughout the hour.

Mean Green

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2017/03/03

Wildlife biologist Joe Mcgee is here to tell us all about our lily pad hopping friends.

Get Off My Lawn

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2017/02/24

Our guest today Kris Godwin, State Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services. She is here to let us know how to legally and ethically deal with problems that arise when wildlife gets a little too close for comfort.

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