Creature Comforts

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.

Today we are giving the stage to the gopher tortoise! What is the difference between the gopher tortoise and other Mississippi turtles? What type of habitat do they enjoy? Why is the burrowing habit of the gopher tortoise so important? And what do you need to know if your child wants a pet turtle? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The bears are on the main stage on the show today? Just how dangerous are bears? What part of the state are you more likely to see one? Do bears really sleep through the whole winter season? And what do bears have to do with Rolling Fork? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’ll be talking about the presentations going on around the state about Fannye Cook. Also we are discussing how to pick the right pet for your home. Do you think your family would prefer a dog or cat? A fish or a bird? How do you teach the kids to take care of the new family pet? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’ll get an inside look at Mississippi’s first Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. We’ll also put a spotlight on breeding pets. How do you know when your pet maybe ready for breeding? How do you know if your pet is pregnant? Is it easier to breed dogs or cats? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show we’ll get more familiar with the book The Bear Hunter. Also Libby Hartfield is back for all your wildlife questions and Dr. Majure is here as well to handle all of your pet concerns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re spreading our wings once again and talking about birds on today’s show. What type of birds can we expect to see this time of year? How do you attract different birds to your yard? And what are the best places in the state for bird watching? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re having another pet show today. And we’re talking about pet allergies and also picking the right veterinarian. What can you do if you or a family member becomes allergic to a pet? What questions should you ask the vet? What should the facility look like? What type of equipment should the vet have? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s time for another Pet Day on our show. We didn’t get a chance to get into it last week, so we’re talking about pet vaccines for National Immunization Awareness Month. What vaccines are required by law? How often should you get your pet re vaccinated? And what places are high risk for your pets to get diseases? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.