Creature Comforts

Chris King from the Jackson Audubon Society stops by to talk bird watching and the upcoming Birding Camp. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nuisance species biologist Anthony Ballard joins the program to talk about wild hogs and the problems they bring to environments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Avid birdwatcher Steve Peterson is back on the program to talk about the winter birds here in the state. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.