Creature Comforts

Cathy Shropshire joins the program to talk about the armadillos found around the state. She also gives an update on her one women portrayal of Mississippi conservation pioneer, Fannye Cook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Rummel from the MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks -Black Bear Program is here to update us on the bears of the state. He discusses what to do if you see a bear in your area and how the bears play part in Mississippi's ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The madtom catfish is a lesser known fish of Mississippi. So today our guest Matt Roberts from the MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is here to tell us how it compares to the 16 other species of catfish in the state. Also, Dr. Majure takes your pet questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kermit may be a native frog of Mississippi but our guest Joe McGee joins the show to talk about the ones found in your backyard. From the southern cricket frog all the way to the green tree frog we talk about these creatures that can be heard all around this time of year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris King from the Jackson Audubon Society stops by to talk bird watching and the upcoming Birding Camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pascagoula River Audubon Center serves as the gateway to this free-flowing treasure. Program coordinator, Erin Parker joins the show and talks about how the Pascagoula River is a great natural tool for Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that a firefly is not really a fly? It belongs to the beetle family and today on the show we talk about these bioluminescent creatures with Paul Hartfield from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Nicole Hodges joins Creature Comforts to talk about the bats that call Mississippi home. Often misunderstood, these winged mammals play an important part in our environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The executive director of Tara Wildlife, Gilbert Rose joins the show today to talk about this Mississippi jewel located just outside of Vicksburg. He also gives some details about the upcoming Spring Birding Weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to get your rod and reel (if you haven't already). We have Larry Bull, Assistant Director of Fisheries at Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks to talk about getting the best out of your next fishing trip. He talks about the latest fishing reports and the upcoming fishing rodeos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kris Godwin from the USDA Wildlife Services is here to talk about when nature gets too close for comfort. We talk about vultures, snakes, raccoons, and other creatures that can be viewed as a nuisance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terry Vandeventer, our resident snake expert, is back on the program to answer questions about the various snakes of Mississippi. Also, we highlight two upcoming events at the Natchez Trace Parkway and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Majure is ready for another round of your pet questions. Talking about everything flea control to helping pets cope with severe weather today's show is all about making sure your pet is happy and healthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Troy Majure from the Animal Medical Center in Jackson answers your pet questions. Also, Dr. Majure and Kevin talk about some of the newest innovations for our furry friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nuisance species biologist Anthony Ballard joins the program to talk about wild hogs and the problems they bring to environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi is home to many creatures so today we focus on the gopher tortoise and the black pine snake. Our guest Matt Hinderliter, from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, works with these creatures and will tell us how they are important to our ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the program, we have our favorite paleontologist George Phillips. The Fossil Road Show is coming up, also the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science celebrates 40 years of its paleontology program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Troy Majure answers your pet questions and talks about having your pets prepared for severe weather. He also talks about arthritis in older pets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Mississippi night air starting to include the sounds of frogs we bring naturalist Joe McGee to the program to tell us what they are saying. With close to 30 different frog species in Mississippi, there is much to hop about in this conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avid birdwatcher Steve Peterson is back on the program to talk about the winter birds here in the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Jones from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks joins the program to talk about fishing in Mississippi. What you can catch, how much you can catch, and where you can fish is all discussed. Also, we look at the department's annual event "So You Think You Can Fish". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Mann is back on Creature Comforts to give an update on the Bucket Brigade and tell us how the salamander actually works for you. Dr. Majure is also back on the program from a much-deserved trip around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special events coordinator for the Mississippi Natural Science Museum, Nicole Smith talks about a few upcoming events that will get you up close and personal with nature. Also, we talk about an upcoming film festival sponsored by the group Keep Jackson Beautiful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Outreach specialist for Wildlife Mississippi, Bruce Reid joins the table to talk about the mighty bald eagle. Where can you find this bird of prey? How do you know if you have a nest in your area? These questions and a look at an upcoming winter bird count on this episode of Creature Comforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Lemmons from the Mississippi Chapter of the Nature Conservancy talks about some of their latest conservation projects. They most recently completed restoring important habitats along the lower Mississippi River. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.