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Creature Comforts

Airs Thursdays at 9 a.m. on MPB Think Radio

Check out Creature Comforts on MPB Think Radio! 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 animal

Latest Episode8/11/2022

Creature Comforts | Nature Conservancy

Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center, and Libby Hartfield answer your questions and listen to your encounters! Alex Littlejohn, with The Nature Conservancy, joins the show to talk about his new positions and how it can benefit Mississippi. If you would like to submit any pet questions or to share your latest brush with nature (we love pictures :) simply email us at: animals@mpbonline.org.

Creature Comforts | Nature Conservancy

Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center, and Libby Hartfield answer your questions and listen to your encounters! Alex Littlejohn, with The Nature Conservancy, joins the show to talk about his new positions and how it can benefit Mississippi. If you would like to submit any pet questions or to share your latest brush with nature (we love pictures :) simply email us at: animals@mpbonline.org.

Creature Comforts | Pet Day - August 2022

Dr. Majure answers another round of pet questions for Creature Comforts monthly all-pet show. If you want to submit any pet questions or share your latest brush with nature (we love pictures) simply email us: animals@mpbonline.org.

Creature Comforts | Backyard Splooting

With today’s high gasoline prices and even higher temperatures, some people are finding it practical to skip road trips and stay at home to explore the wealth of flora and fauna in our own backyards.Today we welcome back Joe Magee to talk about his recent backyard observations and what you might see as our local critters deal with this extreme summer heat. Have you ever heard of splooting?

Creature Comforts | Ramps and Piers Program

Freshwater fishing opportunities abound in Mississippi with over 4,000 miles of streams and 282,000 acres of lakes and reservoirs.Today we welcome back Dennis Riecke from the MDWFP to talk fishing and the Ramps & Piers Program. Back in the studio after joining the show last month, Dennis gives us an update on Asian carp, bream fishing, and talks about who can take part in the ramps and piers around the state. Also,Libby is still in Oregon and enjoying 60-degree weather, while Dr. Majure shares more advice about keeping our pets safe during the daily Mississippi heat advisories. For more information about fishing in Mississippi visit: https://www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating

Creature Comforts | Pet Day - July 2022

Dr. Majure answers another round of pet questions for Creature Comforts monthly all-pet show. If you want to submit any pet questions or share your latest brush with nature (we love pictures) simply email us: animals@mpbonline.org.

Creature Comforts | Eagle Eyes

Our favorite birdwatcher, Steve Peterson stops by to talk about eagles and where they may be spotted this time of year. Also, Dr. Majure and Libby discuss your latest brushes with nature and pet questions.

Creature Comforts | Summer Fishing & Birding

The summer is always a great time to cast the rod and reel to fish Mississippi’s waters.Just about every corner of the state has a place to get in on this great summer activity. So we welcome back Dennis Reicke from the Mississippi Depart of Wildlife Fisheries and Park to talk about where to fish and what is biting this time of year. Also, Libby gives us a firefly update and talks about what she is seeing outside her window, while Dr. Majure answers questions about a sick rooster.

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