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.
1051
On the Verge of Extinction
Why is the chimpanzee disappearing? This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
2 min
1052
Uncanny Similarities
They embrace, they kiss....
2 min
1053
Almost Human
Our closest living relatives?
2 min
1054
Redefining Man
Throughout her lifelong study of chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has made some amazing discoveries.
2 min
1055
Home Ground
To establish a relationship with the natural world, begin in your own backyard.
2 min
1056
Born To Be Wild
Birds raised in captivity learn from their peers.
2 min
1057
Killing With Kindness
Wild bird rescuers may do more harm than good.
2 min
1058
When You Step on this Earth
How long can we depend upon our planet for sustenance?
2 min
1059
The Restless Herd
An Onondaga chief offers a compelling image of our relationship with the earth.
2 min
1060
Ceremonies of Humility
Instilling a respect for nature.
2 min
1061
Throwing Boulders in the Pond
Understanding the essence of where we live.
2 min
1062
Coolest Recycling on the Planet
One of the biggest challenges facing Antarctic scientists.
2 min
1063
Heaven and Earth
Antarctic scientists turn an ear to the ground and an eye to the sky.
1 min
1064
An Unlikely Banana Belt
One of the world's most unique living laboratories.
2 min
1065
Bottom of the World
The only continent where there are no indigenous people.
2 min
1066
The Trickster
The resourceful coyote lives up to its reputation.
2 min
1067
Geckos
You may want to think twice before recruiting Geckos for roach patrol.
2 min
1068
Pounding the Mound
The Baka use an ingenious method to harvest termites.
2 min
1069
People of the Rainforest
The Baka use their knowledge of plants to help them catch fish.
2 min
1070
The Telltale Click
Distant relatives of both dolphins and whales, hippos may also use sound to echolocate.
2 min
1071
Hippos
They produce sounds especially suited for transmission through air and water.
2 min
1072
Sound Ark
Today we let the animals do the talking.
2 min
1073
The Shaman's Message
The survival of indigenous people is linked to the survival of the natural world.
2 min
1074
A Network of Shamans
Sharing the secret knowledge of plants and herbs.
2 min
1075
The Shaman's Son
Understanding the spiritual life of a forest.
2 min