Creature Comforts

Today our guest is Jason Hoeksema, biology professor at the University of Mississippi and President of the Delta Wind Birds Organization. He is always looking to help create and preserve areas for winds to thrive during their long migrations, so we will talk about these birds, where they can be found, and how citizens can help with their yearly journey.

As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences and Libby Hartfield loves to hear about your recent brushes with nature. Email the show: [email protected].

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Today is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts. It’s the beginning of a new year and there is no better way to start 2023 than checking up on your furry friends. So the doors to the pet hospital are wide open. We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. Maybe you became a first-time pet owner or the holidays or need help getting your pet back on track after a busy holiday season. Don’t hesitate to join the conversation live by phone or anytime by email. Also, if you have had any general wildlife experiences please share.

As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences email the show: [email protected].

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As the year draws to a close, it might be interesting to reflect back on a few of our more exciting and unexpected observations and encounters with the natural world in 2022, while also making plans for 2023 wildlife encounters. Our friend Joe Magee drops by to share his favorite sights and sounds from the year. Also Libby Hartfield is ready to discuss your latest brushes with nature.

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 Pierce Young, private lands biologist for the MDWFP. The white-tailed deer is the official land mammal of Mississippi and one of our top game animals too. We will discuss this mighty creature, its impact on our state, and talk about white tail deer management efforts, and how to avoid them on the roads. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center, is here if you have any pet questions, along with Libby Hartfield, retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, who loves to hear about your latest brushes with nature.

Join the conversation by email: [email protected]. will talk about these and more along with your pet questions and general wildlife experiences.

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Today on the show we welcome Katie Tupy, Educator and Biologist from the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. She has joined us today to talk about the many owls that can be seen and heard around Mississippi.  Do know which type of owl is hooting outside your window? And where the myth of the wise ol’ owl originate? Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center, and Libby Hartfield, retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, take your pet questions and talk about your latest brushes with nature! 

Join the conversation by email: [email protected]. will talk about these and more along with your pet questions and general wildlife experiences.

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Today is the first Thursday of the month, so the doors to our pet hospital are wide open! It's an All-Pet day on Creature Comforts and we welcome all pet questions from the big to the small! Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center, and Libby Hartfield, retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, take your pet questions and talk about your latest brushes with nature! 

Join the conversation by email: [email protected].

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The bat may not one of the feature animals when thinking about Mississippi wildlife, such as the deer or catfish. But Mississippi is home to 15 types of bats that play a significant role in Mississippi’s ecosystem. Today we welcome Katelin Cross from the Museum of Natural Science to talk about the role of the bat, answer any questions you might have about these winged mammals, and share the details about the upcoming Park After Dark event.

As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center, and Libby Hartfield, retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, take your pet questions and talk about your latest brushes with nature! 

Join the conversation by email: [email protected].

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Today on the program we welcome Dr. Wesley Shoop, to discuss creepy crawlers found around the state. Home to many different species of spiders, From the common Orb-weaver to the secretive Brown recluse, Mississippi spiders come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center, and Libby Hartfield, retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, take your pet questions and talk about your latest brushes with nature! 

Join the conversation by email: [email protected].

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