Creature Comforts

Dr. Chris King from the Jackson Audubon Society joins the program to talk about how to get started as a bird watcher and what to look for this time of year. Also giving a history of the Audubon Society and the Christmas bird count, he and Libby answer questions about what you can do to attract birds to your home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Cathy Shropshire joins the program to talk about the Great Delta Bear Affair and the story of how Theodore Roosevelt got the nickname Teddy. Also, Dr. Majure returns and answers your pet questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the MS Museum of Natural Science biologist Karen Dierolf joins the show to talk about the fish of Mississippi and their senses. Also, Libby Harfield lets us know about some exciting events happening at the museum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fisherman Bob Crosby joins the program to talk about fishing the Mississippi River. With plenty of prized catfish swimming the river he shares advice and stories from his time on the water. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The right bird feeder and patience will easily turn your backyard into a hungry birds destination. Cathy Ross from Wild Birds Unlimited joins the program pointing everyone from the novice to the experienced to a better birdscaped yard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Troy Majure answers your pet questions on this very furry Pet Day episode. With topics of skin disorders, cataracts, and hearing loss, Dr. Majure addresses these questions and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Retired educator and avid bird watcher Steve Peterson joins Creature Comforts to talk about the hummingbirds he is seeing in Mississippi. He also gives tips about your bird feeder and how to attract humming birds to your feeder. Also, Dr. Majure talks about pets and Hurricane Harvey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ticks may be small, but their bite can pack a mighty punch. Dr. Robert Galli, from the University Medical Center, joins the show to talk tick bites and what to do after you have been bitten. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Becky Stowe, the director of Forest at the Nature Conservancy, joins the show to talk about the efforts to preserve the Pascagoula rivers rich legacy. Also, we talk about the upcoming eclipse and the effects it could have on your pets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guest Robert Smith, the Coastal Program Coordinator for Wildlife Mississippi, joins the show to explain the benefits of wildfires and prescribed burnings. With many of southern Mississippi’s habitats fire dependent places like the rolling pine hills and the wet pine savannahs have truly benefited from these fires. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad Young, executive director of the Mississippi Wildlife Federation, stops by to give details about the 31st edition of the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza. This event brings together outdoor enthusiast from all around the state and country. Also, Dr. Troy Majure is back on the program answering pet questions and talking about the upcoming solar eclipse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cathy Costello joins the program to share how snake venom is being used for medicinal purposes. Her upcoming lecture is "Why Snakes Are Important to Humans: Ecological, Medical and Economic Benefits". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Will Selman from Millsaps College joins the show and talks turtles of Mississippi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fireflies light the night with their inviting glow and firefly expert Lynn Faust will tell us more about them and her new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.