Creature Comforts
332 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEach 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 | Rice's Whale
April 18, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Today we discuss Rice's whales with marine biologist Christian Wagley from Healthy Gulf as he updates us on how the research of Rice's whale, a species of whale thought to be almost gone, resurges in the Gulf South. To submit your own question for the show, email us at [email protected] ...
Creature Comforts | Urban Wildlife
April 11, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Today we discuss urban wildlife with Dr. Adam Rohnke and Katherine "Ann" Smithson of Mississippi State University's Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture and Extension Service to teach you the ins and outs of the urban wildlife that surrounds you each and every day. To submit yo...
Creature Comforts | All Pet Day April 4, 2024
April 04, 2024 17:07 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBToday is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts. The doors to the pet hospital are wide open. We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. 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 and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your fu...
Creature Comforts | Water Fowls
March 28, 2024 16:30 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Today we discuss any and all things water fowls with the Water Fowl Program Coordinator Houston Havens with Mississippi Wildlife , Fisheries, and Parks.Learn all about water fowls like ducks, geese, and more on today's program as Kevin and our wonderful callers get all their questions answere...
Creature Comforts | Spring Bird Banding
March 14, 2024 15:54 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Today we discuss bird banding and how it's done throughout the spring season with returning guest Emma Rhodes, Co-Founder & Director of Conservation and Scientific Research at the Banding Coalition of the Americas. All sorts of birds are discussed on today's programming, as well as other pet ...
CLASSIC: Creature Comforts | All Pet Day - April 2023 Throwback
March 07, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBToday is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts. The doors to the pet hospital are wide open. We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. 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 and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your fu...
Creature Comforts | New Discovery from Prehistoric Times
February 29, 2024 19:22 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. The more you listen to us here at MPB, the more you hear us emphasize Mississippi’s rich history. From music and food, to events and traditions, MPB is proud of the culture we experience within the state. Today though, we’re going to talk about Mississippi’s history from before history was ev...
Creature Comforts | Mississippi's Relationships with Wild Turkeys
February 22, 2024 18:55 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. An interesting distinction to be made about Mississippians’ relationships to wild turkeys is in the two different ways they’re viewed. The first, as a large game bird to be hunted. And second, as a beautiful animal to be observed by wildlife- and bird-watchers. Our guest for today is Adam But...
Creature Comforts | Spaying & Neutering
February 16, 2024 01:03 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Topic: Spaying & Neutering Guests: Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creature Comforts Classic | Migratory Birds with Dr. Frank Moore
February 08, 2024 19:09 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBOn today’s show we welcome Dr. Frank Moore, Distinguished Professor Emeritus University of Southern Mississippi. For over 30 years he, his students & other collaborators have studied the biology of migratory songbirds across North America, but most intensely along the northern coast of Gulf Mexico. Today we will talk about these migratory birds that visit Mississippi along their migration. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director...
Creature Comforts | Pet Day - February 2024
February 01, 2024 19:59 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Today is an all-pet day here on Creature Comforts. So, the doors to the pet hospital are wide open. We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creature Comforts | White-Tailed Deer
January 25, 2024 19:40 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. A little over a month ago, Creature Comforts had a conversation about Urban Wildlife, which included the topic of deer – white-tailed deer specifically. They are dispersed all across the state in both our rural and more urban areas. And while in that previous conversation we couldn’t get into...
Creature Comforts | Squirrels
January 18, 2024 19:50 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Many of Mississippi’s wild animals are elusive. Some you never see and some you see very rarely. Our subject for today’s show, however, can be found daily in all parts of the state. They’re small, brown or gray, and athletic little creatures. You guessed it, we’re discussing Mississippi squir...
Creature Comforts | Hellbenders and Herpetology
January 11, 2024 21:20 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Mississippi is home to many different types of animals, some that fly, some that swim, and some that creep along the ground. Those “creeping animals,” or reptiles and amphibians, are the subject for today’s show. We are joined by Conservation biologist and Herpetologist at the Mississippi Mus...
Creature Comforts | All Pet Day (Squirrels and Shrews)
January 04, 2024 21:28 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Today is an all-pet day here on Creature Comforts. So, the doors to the pet hospital are wide open. We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creature Comforts | The Best of 2023
December 28, 2023 17:30 - 48 minutes - 66 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Today, we re-air some old phone calls and emails from throughout 2023. We’ve talked about a lot of things this year, from the smallest ants underground up to the mighty Mississippi black bears. Thank you to our expert guests for informing us this year, and a special thank you to our wonderful...
Creature Comforts | Urban Wildlife and Deer
December 15, 2023 16:22 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. When people bring up wildlife in Mississippi, naturally you think of animals that live in rural woodsy areas. Mississippi is of course, predominantly rural, but we do have our urban areas. So what happens to animals when they get into these urban areas? Do they belong there? Our guest for tod...
Creature Comforts | All The Pet Things
December 07, 2023 20:39 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Today is an all-pet day here on Creature Comforts. So, the doors to the pet hospital are wide open. We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creature Comforts | The Mystery Dog Illness & Animal Rehab
November 30, 2023 19:54 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. We often get calls about local wildlife getting injured and the caller isn’t sure what to do or how to assist these animals. Almost always in these situations we recommend you call an expert, and today on the show, we welcome one of those experts – Melissa Gilbert, founder and director of Nor...
Creature Comforts | "To Go Fishing is a Joy..."
November 16, 2023 19:42 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. With the weather getting cooler and finally raining in the area, Mississippi’s waterways, lakes, ponds, and rivers are finally filling back up. That means it’s the perfect time to get out your equipment and gear to go fishing. For today’s show we welcome back Dennis Riecke, Coordinator with t...
Creature Comforts | Aquatic Conservation
November 09, 2023 20:36 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBMississippi’s rivers, ponds, and lakes are the home to many varieties of species. Fish, snakes, crawfish, and many others make up Mississippi’s aquatic wildlife, including one very special, rediscovered creature. Today on the show, Aquatic Conservation Biologist Calvin Rezac joins us to discuss this animal and what else is going on in the waters of Mississippi. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creature Comforts | The Bats of Mississippi
October 26, 2023 18:33 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBOn Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. With Halloween approaching us in the coming days, our featured creature for today can be seen in decorations in everyone’s homes and yards across the state. That creature, of course, being a bat. Today we welcome back Katelin Cross, a conservation biologist from the Museum of Natural Science ...
Creature Comforts | Salamander Migration with Tom Mann
October 19, 2023 20:04 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBConservation biologist with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Tom Mann is joining us today. We’ve had Tom on previously to discuss the migration of salamanders that struggle to survive crossing the Natchez Trace, and it’s these salamanders’ time of year again. We welcome him on to discuss what he does to help these amphibians. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creature Comforts | Marine Resources with Director Joe Spraggins
September 21, 2023 16:56 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBToday, on the show we welcome Joe Spraggins, Director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Director Spraggins and M-D-M-R have made it their mission to protect, enhance, and conserve Mississippi’s marine interests. So we want to talk with him about all aquatic wildlife in our great state, from the Gulf Coast to simple wetlands. We also have Dr. Majure here for your pet questions. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Creature Comforts | Bird Migration with Joe Mcgee
September 14, 2023 19:03 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBToday, we return to a topic that we never seem to exhaust bird migration. With the Autumn Equinox (first day of fall) just around the corner, the fall migration of small land birds (and other types of birds as well) continues now in earnest. We welcome back biologist Joe Mcgee to let us know which birds can now be seen around the state. We also have Dr. Majure here for your pet questions. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creature Comforts | Emails and Calls about Tails and Paws
September 07, 2023 18:44 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBToday is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts. So the doors to the pet hospital are wide open. We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Creature Comforts | Dr. Wesley Shoop
August 31, 2023 18:42 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBToday on the show we welcome Dr. Wesley Shoop, who just released the new book, Mississippi's Natural Heritage: Photographs of Flora and Fauna. No stranger to the great outdoors we will talk with Dr. Shoop about his recent observations of Mississippi wildlife, photographing Le Fleurs Bluff State Park, and the inspiration behind his new book, published by the University Press of Mississippi. Also Dr. Majure is here for your pet questions and Libby likes to hear about your recent brushes with n...
Creature Comforts | Ants
August 24, 2023 19:57 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBToday, we welcome Joe MacGown, Ant Curator at the Mississippi Entomological Museum. Ants are among the most numerous of creatures on the planet, and play a significant role in many ecosystems. We talk ants today, and how they effect Mississippi wildlife. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creature Comforts | Observing Urban Wildlife from a Distance
August 17, 2023 18:47 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBThe term "urban wildlife" may conjure up thoughts of squirrels and birds in one's backyard, but it also encompasses creatures like raccoons and possums that tend to emerge mainly during the night. Adam Rohnke from the Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center at Mississippi State University joins us to delve into the topic of urban wildlife and how to safely observe the natural world. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creature Comforts | Tigers and Zebras in Mississippi
August 10, 2023 18:46 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBTigers and Zebras are great animals to observe but what would you do if they suddenly appeared in your backyard? Well, today the tigers and zebras we're going to talk about are butterflies that can be found in various parts of the state. To talk about these beautiful creatures as well as his own recent nature observations, we welcome back to the show our good friend biologist Joe McGee. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creature Comforts | All Pets All the Time
August 03, 2023 19:11 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBToday is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts. So the doors to the pet hospital are wide open. We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Creature Comforts | Bird Banding with Emma Rhodes
July 27, 2023 18:44 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBToday on the show, we welcome back Emma Rhodes, Co-Founder and Director of Conservation and Scientific Research at the Banding Coalition of the Americas. She is truly dedicated to avian research and outreach. As a master bird bander, she'll talk with us today about the Purple Martin Project and how regular citizens can participate in bird banding activities. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Nat...
Creature Comforts | Manatees
July 20, 2023 16:56 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBManatees are nature's gentle giants, embodying a sense of tranquility that puts even the busiest minds at ease. With their enduring faces and curious personalities, these cows of the seas have captured the hearts of countless admirers, worldwide. So from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, we'll talk with Dr. Ruth Carmichael about the manatee population in the Gulf of Mexico and their role in that ecosystem. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retire...
Creature Comforts | Black Bear Updates
July 13, 2023 18:13 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBThe black bear and Mississippi have a storied history together, dating back to the days of President Theodore Roosevelt. Today on the show we welcome Anthony Ballard from the Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks to talk about the black bear and the Black Bear Program. We will get an update about the bear population, where they are found, and what to do if you come face to face with one of these mighty creatures. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center an...
Creature Comforts | Service Animals
July 06, 2023 18:19 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBToday is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts. So the doors to the pet hospital are wide open. We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. We also have Teresa Gardner in studio today to talk about her work with certified therapy and service dogs. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife e...
Creature Comforts | Wild Hogs
June 29, 2023 18:49 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBAccording to the USDA wild hogs cause 1.5 billion dollars of agricultural and environmental damage annually. Have you seen wild hogs damaging your property? Do you know how to legally get rid of wild hogs and other nuisance animals? Today on the program we welcome Kris Godwin with U S Department of Agriculture Animal Control to answer your wild hog questions. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Na...
Creature Comforts | A River Discovery
June 22, 2023 18:16 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBToday on the show we welcome back George Phillips our favorite paleontologist and Luke Pearson, biologist at U S Fish and Wildlife Service. Recently they collaborated on a new discovery found in Mississippi waters. We will talk about this new discovery and what is happening in the world of fossils and what's lurking in and around Mississippi water ways. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural ...
Creature Comforts | Pest Problems
June 08, 2023 18:52 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBToday on the show, we take a look at the times when nature gets a little too close for comfort. We welcome back the Critter Catcher, Mike McDowell, to talk about the management and removal of nuisance animals. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show: [email protected]. Hoste...
Creature Comforts | Let's Talk About Pets
June 01, 2023 19:03 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBToday is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts. So the doors to the pet hospital are wide open. We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Creature Comforts | Terry The Snake Man
May 25, 2023 19:44 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBOur guest for the day is no stranger to the program and always brings a great perspective to one of our most popular topics, snakes. Terry Vandeventer is passionate about Mississippi snakes joins us to talk and answer your snake questions. Also Dr. Majure is here to answer your pet questions. And as always we want to hear about your current brushes with nature. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of ...
Creature Comforts | Mississippi Black Bears
May 18, 2023 18:39 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBThe black bear and Mississippi have a storied history together, dating back to the days of President Theodore Roosevelt and the Teddy Bear. Dr. Dana Morin, Mississippi State University professor of Wildlife Biology is back on the program to share about one of the largest animals found in the state. She will talk about the current bear population, where they are found, and what to do if you come face to face with one of these mighty creatures. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal...
Creature Comforts | Fireflies
May 11, 2023 18:57 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBThe weather is warmer and now those charming bio-luminescent creatures are lighting up the night sky. No matter if you call them lightning bugs or fireflies’ people are reporting on seeing them around the state. Today we talk with Lynn Faust and Claire Graves about these creatures and the upcoming events at the MS Crafts Center. And as always, we here to help with your pet questions and want to hear about your current brushes with nature. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Med...
Creature Comforts | Eastern Bluebirds
April 27, 2023 16:31 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBToday we welcome, Michael Patton, Avian Biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, to help us explore the world of Eastern Bluebirds. Michael has monitored, researched and implemented management strategies to conserve land bird species, including the Eastern Bluebird. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry ...
Creature Comforts | Bird Banding & Hummingbirds
April 20, 2023 21:37 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBOur guest today, Kristina Mitchell, is with the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Delta Wind Birds. Today we're going to talk about bird banding, humming birds and more. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Creature Comforts | Insects
April 13, 2023 21:39 - 46 minutes - 466 MBOur guest today, Audrey Harrison, is an Entomologist that studies the insects around us, and how they're helpful in our everyday lives. Today we're going to talk about the insects making their spring appearance, monarch butterflies and mosquitos. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email th...
Creature Comforts | All Pet Day - April 2023
April 06, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBToday is an all pet day here on Creature Comforts. The doors to the pet hospital are wide open. We welcome all your pet questions from the big to the small. 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 and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your fu...
Creature Comforts | Mississippi's Bats
March 30, 2023 21:05 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBThe bat might not be one of the featured animals when we think about Mississippi wildlife, such as deer or catfish, but the state is home to fifteen types of bats that play a significant role in Mississippi's ecosystem. So today we welcome Katelin Cross from the Museum of Natural Science to talk about the role of the bat, and answer any questions you might have about these winged mammals. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director ...
Creature Comforts | Gopher Frogs
March 23, 2023 19:50 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBOn today’s show we welcome John Tupy from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to help us dive into the world of gopher frogs, a unique and fascinating species found right here in Mississippi. These small amphibians, known for their distinctive call that sounds like a deep snore, are native to the longleaf pine forests and flatwoods of the southern United States. So today we will talk about these frogs and others found around Mississippi. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medica...
Creature Comforts | Migratory Birds with Dr. Frank Moore
March 16, 2023 22:52 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBOn today’s show we welcome Dr. Frank Moore, Distinguished Professor Emeritus University of Southern Mississippi. For over 30 years he, his students & other collaborators have studied the biology of migratory songbirds across North America, but most intensely along the northern coast of Gulf Mexico. Today we will talk about these migratory birds that visit Mississippi along their migration. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director...
Creature Comforts | Wild Turkeys
March 10, 2023 00:25 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBHost: Kevin Farrell, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, and Libby Hartfield Guest: Adam Butler, Wild Turkey Program Coordinator with MDWFP Topic: Wild Turkeys As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.