Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim ...
Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
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Surprise!
There's one sure way to make a memorable impression.
2 min
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Rara
Catholicism and Voodoo blend in the vibrant Haitian ceremony called Rara.
3 min
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Easter Morning in Germany - in binaural stereo
Don your headset for an immersive sound portrait.
3 min
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Antlers - Fast and Furious
The largest antlered animal in the world is a lot speedier that you'd expect.
2 min
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A Deadly Legacy
Do mother snapping turtles pass toxic substances on to their young?
2 min
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Nail Knowledge
Why would anyone want to cut the toenails of a snapping turtle?
2 min
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Eco-Clues From a Feisty Teacher
Snapping turtles are teaching us invaluable lessons about the effects of toxins on the environment.
2 min
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Ritual Dance
A first contact interaction with the elusive Korubo Indians of the Brazilian Amazon.
2 min
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First Contact
An expedition established peaceful contact with a group of Amazonian Indians.
2 min
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The Importance of Being a Gribble
Gribbles are an essential "cleanup crew" for our oceans and estuaries.
2 min
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Attack of The Gribbles
These tiny wood-boring crustaceans have plagued man-made structures since the days of Columbus.
2 min
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Horse Head, Monkey Tail
Sea horses are not only unique visually, but also in their reproductive behavior.
2 min
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Amphibian Crossing
Why did the toad cross the road? Turns out he had a very compelling reason.
2 min
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A Birdlike Trill
They may not be as visible or as pretty as Robins, but American Toads produce some of the most melodious sounds of Spring.
2 min
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The Poison that Protects
The Monarch butterfly's life cycle depends on a plant that's highly toxic to many animals.
2 min
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Generations of Migration
This month marks the start of the Monarch butterflies' migration to Mexico.
2 min
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Monarchs In Mexico
The threat of logging looms over the wintering sites of Monarch butterflies.
3 min
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An Internal Compass
How do young Monarch butterflies find their way to their winter migration sites in the Mexican forest?
2 min
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A Mysterious Hibernation
Pika stay active all winter-- but doing what?
1 min
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Rattlesnake Roundup
Milking venom from rattlesnakes has yielded benefits for medical science, but roundups have their critics.
3 min
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When Irish Songs Were Branded
"There was some tunes you couldn't play, because it belonged to someone else."
2 min
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When Irish Folk Music Migrated to England
"If you couldn't put on an American accent around here you couldn't sing."
2 min
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Everyone's Invited
In Turkish cities, wedding celebrations may begin in a courtyard, but they'll soon spill out into the streets.
2 min
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Dangerous Display
Although prairie chicken males need to strut their stuff to attract mates, they run the risk of attracting some unwanted visitors.
2 min
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Preening in the Lek
During mating season, male prairie chickens perform one of nature's most striking displays.
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