On this edition of Creature Comforts, we welcome our first guest of 2021, Emma Rhodes, an avian biologist from the Banding Coalition of the Americas. Since a young age, Emma has been banding birds to help understand their behaviors and relationship to the world. She talks about the winter hummingbirds that can be seen at bird feeders this time of year and the mechanics of choosing which birds to band.  Also, Dr. Majure shares tips for fighting your dog's bad breath, while Libby talks about the very visible bald eagles and where to see them.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On this edition of Creature Comforts, we welcome our first guest of 2021, Emma Rhodes, an avian biologist from the Banding Coalition of the Americas. Since a young age, Emma has been banding birds to help understand their behaviors and relationship to the world. She talks about the winter hummingbirds that can be seen at bird feeders this time of year and the mechanics of choosing which birds to band. Also, Dr. Majure shares tips for fighting your dog's bad breath, while Libby talks about the very visible bald eagles and where to see them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of Creature Comforts, we welcome our first guest of 2021, Emma Rhodes, an avian biologist from the Banding Coalition of the Americas.&nbsp;Since a young age, Emma has been banding birds to help understand their behaviors and relationship to the world.&nbsp;She talks about the winter hummingbirds that can be seen at bird feeders this time of year and the mechanics of choosing which birds to band. &nbsp;Also, Dr. Majure shares tips for fighting your dog's bad breath, while Libby talks about the very visible bald eagles and where to see them. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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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 in Mississippi. And of course, Dr. Troy Majure, Veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center of Jackson answers your pet questions. Each week, you’ll learn more about the animals that live in our homes and the animals who live in the world around us. You’ll also find out more about family-friendly exhibits and events at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson. Email your pet and animal questions to animals@mpbonline.org and listen to Creature Comforts Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. CST on <a href="https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MPB Think Radio</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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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 in Mississippi. And of course, Dr. Troy Majure, Veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center of Jackson answers your pet questions. Each week, you’ll learn more about the animals that live in our homes and the animals who live in the world around us. You’ll also find out more about family-friendly exhibits and events at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson. Email your pet and animal questions to animals@mpbonline.org and listen to Creature Comforts Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. CST on MPB Think Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in Mississippi. And of course, Dr. Troy Majure, Veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center of Jackson answers your pet questions. Each week, you’ll learn more about the animals that live in our homes and the animals who live in the world around us. You’ll also find out more about family-friendly exhibits and events at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson. Email your pet and animal questions to animals@mpbonline.org and listen to Creature Comforts Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. CST on <a href="https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/" rel="noopener noreferrer">MPB Think Radio</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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