Creature Comforts

We have a multi-purpose show for you today. We’re going to get you ready for the MS Wildlife Extravaganza. We’ll shed some light on the world of bears, and also talk about pet vaccines for National Immunization Awareness Month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’ll put our focus on the two-headed snake at the Mississippi Science Museum in Jackson. How did the snake grow two heads? Is it male or female? How does it eat? Do you feed both heads or just one? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have your pets in my mind for today’s show as we tackle the topic of ticks! How exactly are ticks harmful to us and our pets? What diseases do they carry? What is the best way to protect ourselves against tick bites? How should tick bites and other insect bites be treated? What other insects should we beware of in the summer? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re swimming with the fish on today’s show. How much do you really know about the fish at the museum? How do museums collect the fish they want? Which fish are the most popular? How do they make aquariums similar to natural environments? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’ll talk about how New York has taken an interest in Mississippi’s paleontology. We’ll also talk about summer pet hazards you should be aware of. What insects should you be protecting your pets from this time of year? Are your pets safe around your pool? Are you leaving your pets in the car when you go to the store? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have a busy show scheduled for today and the topic is bees! How many species of native bees do we have in Mississippi? What’s the difference between honey bees and bumble bees? And have you ever thought about becoming a beekeeper? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.