Creature Comforts

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 the Animal Medical Center and 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: [email protected].

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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 the Animal Medical Center and 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: [email protected].

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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 the Animal Medical Center and 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: [email protected].

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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 the Animal Medical Center and 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: [email protected].

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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 the Animal Medical Center and 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: [email protected].

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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 the Animal Medical Center and 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: [email protected].

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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 the Animal Medical Center and 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: [email protected].

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