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
Punkie Night
A precursor of Halloween?
2 min
1052
Legends of the Mandrake
On Halloween eve, it's an essential part of any witch's sorcery kit.
2 min
1053
The Moose-Wolf Equation
New insights into the relationship between predator and prey.
2 min
1054
A Place for Wolves
Eliminating wolves from Yellowstone National Park has increased the populations of the animals they used to prey upon.
2 min
1055
Spiders vs Hoppers
For 2000 years, the Chinese have been able to keep one of the world's most destructive insect pests in check without the use of pesticides.
2 min
1056
Rainforest Goldrush
As traditional lands are invaded by gold miners, the Yanomami's way of life is threatened.
2 min
1057
The Price of Contact
The Yanomami People of the Northwest Amazon are paying a heavy price for contact with the outside world.
2 min
1058
On the Verge of Extinction
Why is the chimpanzee disappearing? This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
2 min
1059
Uncanny Similarities
They embrace, they kiss....
2 min
1060
Almost Human
Our closest living relatives?
2 min
1061
Redefining Man
Throughout her lifelong study of chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has made some amazing discoveries.
2 min
1062
Home Ground
To establish a relationship with the natural world, begin in your own backyard.
2 min
1063
Born To Be Wild
Birds raised in captivity learn from their peers.
2 min
1064
Killing With Kindness
Wild bird rescuers may do more harm than good.
2 min
1065
When You Step on this Earth
How long can we depend upon our planet for sustenance?
2 min
1066
The Restless Herd
An Onondaga chief offers a compelling image of our relationship with the earth.
2 min
1067
Ceremonies of Humility
Instilling a respect for nature.
2 min
1068
Throwing Boulders in the Pond
Understanding the essence of where we live.
2 min
1069
Coolest Recycling on the Planet
One of the biggest challenges facing Antarctic scientists.
2 min
1070
Heaven and Earth
Antarctic scientists turn an ear to the ground and an eye to the sky.
1 min
1071
An Unlikely Banana Belt
One of the world's most unique living laboratories.
2 min
1072
Bottom of the World
The only continent where there are no indigenous people.
2 min
1073
The Trickster
The resourceful coyote lives up to its reputation.
2 min
1074
Geckos
You may want to think twice before recruiting Geckos for roach patrol.
2 min
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Pounding the Mound
The Baka use an ingenious method to harvest termites.
2 min