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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 Episode6/9/2022

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.

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.

Creature Comforts | Pet Day - June 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 | Falconry with Dr. Jennifer Coulson

Dr. Jennifer Coulson returns to Creature Comforts to talk about her passion for raptors and falconry. As a longtime practitioner of this ancient sport, Dr. Coulson along with her husband raises Harris's hawks and trains them to be effective hunters. She breakdown what it takes to become a falconer and the commitment it commands. Also, Libby gives an update about the fireflies in the state and Dr. Majure helps a listener with their puppy potty training experience.

Creature Comforts | Healthy Gulf - Matt Rota

On this episode of Creature Comforts, we welcome Matt Rota from Healthy Gulf to talk about the work they are doing to keep the gulf fit for many of the animals that call it home.He also talks about the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative and ways you can get involved. And as always Dr. Majure answers your pet questions and Libby lets you know about what is happening with the wildlife in her area. Fireflies and all.

Creature Comforts | Firefly Nights

The weather is warmer and now those charming bio-luminescent creatures are lighting up the night’s sky.No matter if you call them lightning bugs or fireflies’ people are reporting seeing them around the state.Today we talked with a friend of the show Claire Graves about when and where is the best place to see them. Also, we talk with James Cummins from Wildlife Mississippi about the Mississippi Conservation Stewardship Bill.

Creature Comforts | Pet Day - May 2022

The first Thursday of every month is dedicated to your pet questions answered by Dr. Troy Majure and Libby Hartfield helping with your recent brushes with nature. During this episode they talk about watching out for traveling turtles, taking care of older pets, and what bird calls you should be listening for.

Creature Comforts | Robin Whitfield - Painting Nature

In this edition of Creature Comforts, we welcome master naturalist Robin Whitfield back to the show.As an ecologist, naturalist, and artist, Robin brings people of all ages to better appreciate the natural world with workshops and beautiful art pieces.We catch up with her about her work, admiration for Walter Anderson, and stewardship at the Lee Tart Nature Preserve.Show Links:Robin Whitfield - Mississippi Arts Commission ProfileWalter Anderson: Extraordinary Life and Art of the Islander

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