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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Disappearing Frogs - It's No Magic Trick
Are amphibians barometers of environmental change?
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Secrets of Bird Banding
Tracking avian populations on Block island.
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What's That Silver Bracelet?
Unlocking a bird's life story.
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Sounds of a Caravan
Meet the animal designed for long distance desert treks.
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An Ancient Pathway Through the Desert
"They're like the cowboys of the Chisholm trail."
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The Fine Art of Observing Whales
Life in slow-motion reveals its mysteries to the patient observer.
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The Evolving Song
All the humpback whales of the North Pacific sing the same, slowly changing song.
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Largest Animals on Earth
Being huge and fearless has its disadvantages. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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The Stuff of Legends
A first sighting of a whale can take your breath away. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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Birds and Landfills
What's a bird like you doing in a dump like this? This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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Keening
No Kayapo ceremony would be complete without the siren-like collective speech of the women, known as keening. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration. Anthropologist Terry Turner (1935-2015) was a strong proponent for...
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A Song Like No Other
How Roger Payne discovered that the long, complicated vocalizations of the humpback whales were actually songs. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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Stopping a Dam
The Kayapo of Brazil proved that indigenous people can become a powerful voice in their own defense. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration. Anthropologist Terry Turner (1935-2015) was a strong proponent for the righ...
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Tradition as Weapon
A history of confrontation made the Kayapo formidable opponents to a government plan to flood their lands. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration. Anthropologist Terry Turner (1935-2015) was a strong proponent for th...
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Returning Home
Decades after a government program removed them from their lands, some of Australia's indigenous peoples have returned to their traditional homes. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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From Homeland to Bomb Site
The Pintobee people of Western Australia were forcibly removed from their ancestral land to create an atomic bomb test site. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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Living Culture
The Kayapo turned their corn ceremony into a confrontation with the Brazilian government. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration. Anthropologist Terry Turner (1935-2015) was a strong proponent for the rights of indigenous peo...
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Foraging Central Park
Harvesting culinary delights in the wilds of New York City parks. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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Feared by Day, Stalked by Night
The balance of power between two species can shift when the sun goes down. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration. Anthropologist John Cavallo's (1939-2009) work spanned many disciplines. He was the Director of the Rutge...
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Turtles Targeted
Prior to Holy Week in South America, red-footed tortoises best make themselves scarce. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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The Turtle's Dilemma
A turtle's long life span is turning out to be a disadvantage for its survival. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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Dreaming The Land
Their homelands are rooted in myths of the past. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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Shell Music
Mangbetu women use snail shells as percussion instruments. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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Become What You Hunt
An immersive visit with the Mangbetu people of Central Africa. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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Controlling Mosquitos in Cities
The simplest way to protect yourself from mosquitos at home?
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