Creature Comforts

Jason Klein

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 [email protected] and listen to Creature Comforts Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. CST on MPB Think Radio.

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Creature Comforts | All Pet Day - July 2022

Creature Comforts

07/07/22 • 48 min

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: [email protected].

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Creature Comforts: Large Fish of the Gulf w/ Dr. Jim Franks

Creature Comforts

06/18/20 • 49 min

Today on the show we welcome Dr. Jim Franks. He is a senior research scientist at the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and studies some of the large fish of the gulf. The Bluefin Tuna and Tarpon are the subject of his latest research projects and he joins us to talk about their current situation. Also Dr. Majure and Libby Hartfield answer some of your summertime pet and wild animal questions.

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Creature Comforts: Counting Fireflies

Creature Comforts

05/02/19 • 0 min

The weather is warming up and the fireflies are starting to emerge. The darker the better for these bioluminescent beetles, who can actually sync their flashes. Paul Hartfield is back on the show today to help with the conversation and ask for your help with spotting these beautiful insects.

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Ticks!

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11/01/18 • 0 min

Ticks are small arachnids but can carry some big diseases. Dr. Robert Galli, from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is back on the program to talk about treating tick bites, how to avoid them, and the proper way to remove a tick.

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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

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07/19/18 • 0 min

Nicole Smith, special coordinator for the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, joins the show to talk about the events and exhibits at the museum. With special rotating exhibits and memorable permanent displays, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is a great way to explore the wildlife of the state.

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Salamander Crossing

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04/14/17 • 0 min

Tom Mann, from the MS Museum of Natural Science, literally helps salamanders cross the road. He joins the show to talk about his work and Amy Genke gives details about Bio Blitz on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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Snakes and You

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03/31/17 • 0 min

This week herpetologist, Terry Vandeventer is here to talk Mississippi snakes. He tells us why respect and not fear of these animals will go a long way.

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So You Think You Can Fish

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02/02/17 • 0 min

Our guest today is Karen Dierolf , a Conservation Resource Biologist at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. She is talking to us about the event “So You Think You Can Fish” and what you can expect on the end of your hook this time of year.

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Wildlife Mississippi

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01/27/17 • 0 min

Today we are putting the spotlight on Wildlife Mississippi. What they are all about? What is their mission? And how for the past 20 years have they been able to protect, restore or enhance 420,000 acres of wildlife habitat here in Mississippi. Also we speak with Chaz Gaffin from the reptile show Repticon.

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Creature Comforts | All Pet Day - August 2022

Creature Comforts

08/04/22 • 34 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Creature Comforts have?

Creature Comforts currently has 379 episodes available.

What topics does Creature Comforts cover?

The podcast is about Pets & Animals, Pet, Fisheries, Health & Fitness, Animal, Kids & Family, Pets, Medicine, Hunting, Nature, Wildlife, Podcasts, Fishing, Call In and Veterinary Medicine.

What is the most popular episode on Creature Comforts?

The episode title 'Creature Comforts | Manatees' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Creature Comforts?

The average episode length on Creature Comforts is 46 minutes.

How often are episodes of Creature Comforts released?

Episodes of Creature Comforts are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Creature Comforts?

The first episode of Creature Comforts was released on Jun 27, 2016.

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Creature Comforts

Jason Klein

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