Creature Comforts

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Creature Comforts episodes

  • Creature Comforts | Migratory Birds
    Dr. Frank Moore, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern Mississippi, has studied the biology of migratory songbirds across North America, but most intensely along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico for over 30 years. Today we will talk about these migratory birds that visit Mississippi along with their flights and some of the hazards they tend to face. Also, we hear from David Mizejewski as the National Wildlife Federation works with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to celebrate National Wildlife Week (April 4-8).

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    49 min
  • Creature Comforts | Wind Birds w/ Jason Hoeksema

    The Delta Wind Bird mission states: “Our mission is to encourage creation of high-quality stopover wetland habitat for birds on private working lands, to preserve the best natural wetland habitats, and to foster awareness of the value of wetlands for birds and people.” As president of Delta Wind Bird, Jason Hoeksema brings this mission to life every day and joins Creature Comforts to talk about some of their current work. While also answering questions about other birds spotted around the state, Jason talks with Kevin on the importance of conserving lands for these birds.


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    41 min
  • Creature Comforts | Weasels, Minks, and Beetles
    In this edition of Creature Comforts, we welcome back one of the good friends of the show, Dr. Cathy Shropshire. When she is not portraying the heroine Fannye Cooke on stage, Dr. Shropshire is staying in tune with Mississippi’s great outdoors. Today she talks about some of the smaller mammals around the state like weasels and minks. Also, Dr. Majure and Libby answer another round of pet and creature questions ranging from itchy pets to covert beetles. 

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    49 min
  • Creature Comforts | Katelin Cross's Mammals
    Katelin Cross is the resident mammologist at the MS Museum of Natural Science. Often her work takes her into the field and recently she has taken a particular interest in the skunks of Mississippi. Also, we talk with her about several bats sightings around the state. And as always, Dr. Majure is here for your pet questions, and Libby shares her observations on her most recent trip to the Pacific Northwest.

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    49 min
  • Creature Comforts | Pet Day - March 2022
    The first Thursday of every month is always an all-pet edition of Creature Comforts. Dr. Majure answers another round of pet questions, and Libby Hartfield updates us on her latest nature observations. From itchy dog paws to the reason you may find empty turtle shells on your next nature walk, there is much to learn and enjoy during this week's episode. Enjoy!

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    48 min
  • Creature Comforts | Freshwater Fish and Mussels
    Mississippi is the proud home to some impressive lakes, rivers, creeks, and ponds. Over 280 species swim in these waters with great diversity. To help break down these species is biologist Robbie Ellwanger from the MS Museum of Natural Science. Also, as we move through Severe Weather Preparedness Week, we talk about keeping pets safe when severe weather strikes.

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    49 min
  • Creature Comforts | Pet Day - February 2022
    Pet Day on Creature Comforts is always fun because you never know what you are going to get. As always Dr. Majure answers questions about your cats and dogs but also gives a refresher on litter box protocol when there are multiple cats in a home. Also during the show, we hear about how wild hogs are in Mississippi and be a real problem for pets and property.

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    49 min
  • Creature Comforts | January Sights & Sounds
    We are often led to believe that nature is dormant during winter. However, a hike through the woods, along a creek, or around the edge of a pond in January or February can reveal lots going on in the natural world at this time of year. Today we welcome back our good friend, biologist Joe Magee to the show to talk about the observations he is making this time of year.

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    49 min
  • Creature Comforts | Mississippi Map Turtles
    On this episode of Creature Comforts Andrew Whitehurst, biologist with the organization Healthy Gulf joins the show. Today he talks about the Pearl River Map Turtle that’s being considered for Threatened Species status by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. He will also talk about other conversation efforts by Healthy Gulf including what is happening with the One Lake Project. 

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    49 min
  • Creature Comforts | Invasive Carp
    Invasive carp can be a serious problem for boaters and anglers who use Mississippi waters. Fisheries biologist, Dennis Riecke from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks joins the show to talk about carp and the programs in place to control these fish. Also special events coordinator for the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Nicole Smith drops in to talk about Family Fun Science Day and the new addition at the Lefleur's Bluff Museum District.

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    49 min

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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…