Creature Comforts

Today we are putting the spotlight on Wildlife Mississippi. What they are all about? What is their mission? And how for the past 20 years have they been able to protect, restore or enhance 420,000 acres of wildlife habitat here in Mississippi. Also we speak with Chaz Gaffin from the reptile show Repticon.

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Can you think of anyone who does not like ducks? We can’t either! This show we are joined by James Callicutt from duck conservation group Ducks Unlimited. Also Libby is back from vacation. Learn which ducks are native to the Mississippi flyway and if it’s really safe to feed the ducks at your pond.

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Dr. Majure is here and answers your pet questions. We have some dog, cat, parrot, and even some rabbit talk on today’s show. We also speak with Deborah Boswell from the Mississippi Animal Rescue League.

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It’s time for another pet day! Are you a cat person or a dog person? Or do you have both? Or maybe you have questions about getting a different pet like a rabbit, snake, or ferret? And what’s a good choice for a child’s first pet?

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Today we are learning how you can be a part of the annual Christmas Bird Count. What kind of birds are you likely to see at the CBC? What are the most unusual birds that have been seen? And what is done with all the data that’s collected?

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On today’s show we want to talk about the different color variations of our animal friends. What animals have you seen change their color in your area of the state? Do some animals change colors with the seasons? What animals use different color variations as camouflage or protection?

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The world belongs to the squirrels on our show today! What have you always wanted to know about squirrels? What’s the life cycle of a squirrel? What types of squirrels do we have in our state and what do they eat?

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Tis the season! No not that season yet. We’re talking about deer on our show today. Which part of the state can boast about having the most deer? What type of habitat do they prefer? And what can we do to reduce deer related car accidents?

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Today is part two of bird gathering. This time we’re focusing more on your backyard. What should we be putting in our feeders and bird baths? What types of bird houses provide the best shelter? And how do we keep other critters out of the bird feeders and houses?

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Today we’re spreading our wings once again to talk about what birds we’ll see this time of year. How do we attract more birds to our homes or yards? What are the best spots for bird watching in the state? And what should we be putting in our bird feeders?

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