Creature Comforts

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the Mississippi Bat Working Group, Chester Martin is here to talk about Mississippi bats and dispel some common myths about the nocturnal creature. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Stanley Temple from the Aldo Leopold Foundation talks with us about his work with endangered species and tells the story of the once plenty-full passenger pigeon. EJ Rivers is also here from the Jackson Zoo with news about a new addition at the park. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mississippi Wildlife Outreach Specialist, Bruce Reid gives insight about the bald eagle & other birds of Mississippi. Bruce talks about the places to see this majestic bird of prey and Dr. Majure answers your pet questions throughout the hour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wildlife biologist Joe Mcgee is here to tell us all about our lily pad hopping friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest today Kris Godwin, State Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services. She is here to let us know how to legally and ethically deal with problems that arise when wildlife gets a little too close for comfort. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode has been 60 million years in the making! Greg Phillips, paleontologist at the MS Museum of Natural Science, is here to talk about Titanoboa. The 40ft long snake that lived during the age of the dinosaurs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest today is Rob Ballinger, Bottomland Hardwoods/Wetlands Program Coordinator for Wildlife Mississippi. He gives us insight to Mississippi bird migration and how Wildlife Mississippi is serving the wetlands. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can you think of anyone who does not like ducks? We can’t either! This show we are joined by James Callicutt from duck conservation group Ducks Unlimited. Also Libby is back from vacation. Learn which ducks are native to the Mississippi flyway and if it’s really safe to feed the ducks at your pond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Majure is here and answers your pet questions. We have some dog, cat, parrot, and even some rabbit talk on today’s show. We also speak with Deborah Boswell from the Mississippi Animal Rescue League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s time for another pet day! Are you a cat person or a dog person? Or do you have both? Or maybe you have questions about getting a different pet like a rabbit, snake, or ferret? And what’s a good choice for a child’s first pet? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are learning how you can be a part of the annual Christmas Bird Count. What kind of birds are you likely to see at the CBC? What are the most unusual birds that have been seen? And what is done with all the data that’s collected? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show we want to talk about the different color variations of our animal friends. What animals have you seen change their color in your area of the state? Do some animals change colors with the seasons? What animals use different color variations as camouflage or protection? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The world belongs to the squirrels on our show today! What have you always wanted to know about squirrels? What’s the life cycle of a squirrel? What types of squirrels do we have in our state and what do they eat? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tis the season! No not that season yet. We’re talking about deer on our show today. Which part of the state can boast about having the most deer? What type of habitat do they prefer? And what can we do to reduce deer related car accidents? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today is part two of bird gathering. This time we’re focusing more on your backyard. What should we be putting in our feeders and bird baths? What types of bird houses provide the best shelter? And how do we keep other critters out of the bird feeders and houses? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’re spreading our wings once again to talk about what birds we’ll see this time of year. How do we attract more birds to our homes or yards? What are the best spots for bird watching in the state? And what should we be putting in our bird feeders? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halloween is almost here. We couldn’t find any vampires so we are putting a signal in the air for bats! What do bats eat? What diseases do bats carry? How effective are bat houses? And what is the best way to discourage bats from being on your property? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.