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.
1076
Celebrating Klausjagen
Whips, bells and a giant paper bishop's hat.
2 min
1077
Tori-No-Ichi
Raking in money, literally.
2 min
1078
Sacred Deer and Other Survivors
A cross-cultural look at the relationship between humans and other animals.
2 min
1079
Million Mile Mirror
Should we use technology to solve global environmental problems?
2 min
1080
Mystery of the Walrus's Voice
Clacking teeth, clicking tongue?
2 min
1081
Earth's Last Frontier
In the field of oceanography, there's room for many talents and aspirations.
2 min
1082
Protecting the World's Oceans
Our survival depends upon them.
2 min
1083
Celebrating the Ocean With Sylvia Earle
A cornucopia of life!
2 min
1084
First Thanksgiving
All the trappings of a traditional Native American meal.
2 min
1085
Let Us Now Praise Crocodilians
What role do crocodiles play in their ecosystem?
2 min
1086
Insect Mutual Defense Pact
A small-scale glimpse of the many symbiotic relationships existing in a rainforest.
2 min
1087
Caterpillars Tune In the Ants
For its own protection, one species of caterpillar produces a call for help.
2 min
1088
The Walrus's Unexpected Sound
Underwater avant-garde percussion!
2 min
1089
Songs of the Bowhead Whale
The Bowhead Whale lives in an underwater jungle of sound.
2 min
1090
Longest River in the World
The Nile is being altered by both natural and man-made influences.
2 min
1091
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
1092
Sound Census
A new way to count Bowhead whales.
2 min
1093
Losing an Icon
Old-growth forests in the US are disappearing, and with them a symbol of American wildlife.
2 min
1094
The Holy Grail of Birdwatching
Searching for the near-extinct Ivory-Billed Woodpecker.
2 min
1095
Festival of Light
Welcome to Diwali - a luminous celebration of enlightenment.
2 min
1096
Communing with Elks, Squirrels and Other Critters
Artificial calling devices make it possible to talk with animals.
2 min
1097
Calling All Ducks
With a little know-how, voila!
2 min
1098
Gobbles, Clucks and Yelps
A whole range of turkey vocalizations can be mimicked with calling devices.
2 min
1099
Meet the Take-Your-Pants-Off Ant
Living comfortably in the rainforest sometimes means just staying out of harm's way.
2 min
1100
Punkie Night
A precursor of Halloween?
2 min