Creature Comforts

The American alligator is the largest reptile in North America. In Mississippi, they're most prevalent in the southern two-thirds of the state, but can be found in most parts of Mississippi. Today, the Alligator Program Coordinator, Ricky Flint, for Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks, joins the show to discuss what to do if you spot an alligator and how to safely participate in the alligator season. 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 likes to hear your encounters with nature. Email the show: animals@mpbonline.org.

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: animals@mpbonline.org.

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: animals@mpbonline.org.

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: animals@mpbonline.org.

Today on the program we take a look at some of the cold blooded animals that can be found in Mississippi with two longtime friends of the show. Our favorite backyard biologist, Joe Magee joins to talk about some of the frogs he is seeing and hearing this time of year Also we will hear from Tom Mann and get an update about his work with salamanders on the Natchez Trace. 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: animals@mpbonline.org.

Today is the first Thursday of the month so the doors to our pet hospital are open! An All-Pet Day here on Creature Comforts where we welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. 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: animals@mpbonline.org.