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.
1026
Sinterklaas
Change Santa Claus's team of reindeer to a single white horse, replace his costume with a bishop's robes, and you'll begin to get a picture of Sinterklaas.
2 min
1027
Celebrating Klausjagen
Whips, bells and a giant paper bishop's hat.
2 min
1028
Tori-No-Ichi
Raking in money, literally.
2 min
1029
Sacred Deer and Other Survivors
A cross-cultural look at the relationship between humans and other animals.
2 min
1030
Million Mile Mirror
Should we use technology to solve global environmental problems?
2 min
1031
Mystery of the Walrus's Voice
Clacking teeth, clicking tongue?
2 min
1032
Earth's Last Frontier
In the field of oceanography, there's room for many talents and aspirations.
2 min
1033
Protecting the World's Oceans
Our survival depends upon them.
2 min
1034
Celebrating the Ocean With Sylvia Earle
A cornucopia of life!
2 min
1035
First Thanksgiving
All the trappings of a traditional Native American meal.
2 min
1036
Let Us Now Praise Crocodilians
What role do crocodiles play in their ecosystem?
2 min
1037
Insect Mutual Defense Pact
A small-scale glimpse of the many symbiotic relationships existing in a rainforest.
2 min
1038
Caterpillars Tune In the Ants
For its own protection, one species of caterpillar produces a call for help.
2 min
1039
The Walrus's Unexpected Sound
Underwater avant-garde percussion!
2 min
1040
Songs of the Bowhead Whale
The Bowhead Whale lives in an underwater jungle of sound.
2 min
1041
Longest River in the World
The Nile is being altered by both natural and man-made influences.
2 min
1042
Persimmon Harvest
An annual harvest of wild persimmons has been a lifelong tradition. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
2 min
1043
Sound Census
A new way to count Bowhead whales.
2 min
1044
Losing an Icon
Old-growth forests in the US are disappearing, and with them a symbol of American wildlife.
2 min
1045
The Holy Grail of Birdwatching
Searching for the near-extinct Ivory-Billed Woodpecker.
2 min
1046
Festival of Light
Welcome to Diwali - a luminous celebration of enlightenment.
2 min
1047
Communing with Elks, Squirrels and Other Critters
Artificial calling devices make it possible to talk with animals.
2 min
1048
Calling All Ducks
With a little know-how, voila!
2 min
1049
Gobbles, Clucks and Yelps
A whole range of turkey vocalizations can be mimicked with calling devices.
2 min
1050
Meet the Take-Your-Pants-Off Ant
Living comfortably in the rainforest sometimes means just staying out of harm's way.
2 min