Check out Creature Comforts on MPB Think Radio! Each 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, a 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 animals@mpbonline.org and listen to Creature Comforts Thursday mornings at 9 on MPB Think Radio.
On today’s show we’ll be taking a tour of the Pascagoula River. What makes the Pascagoula River so important? What is being done to preserve it? We’ll also talk about common household pet hazards you should be aware of.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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