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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Communing with Elks, Squirrels and Other Critters
Artificial calling devices make it possible to talk with animals.
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Calling All Ducks
With a little know-how, voila!
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Gobbles, Clucks and Yelps
A whole range of turkey vocalizations can be mimicked with calling devices.
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Meet the Take-Your-Pants-Off Ant
Living comfortably in the rainforest sometimes means just staying out of harm's way.
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Punkie Night
A precursor of Halloween?
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Legends of the Mandrake
On Halloween eve, it's an essential part of any witch's sorcery kit.
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The Moose-Wolf Equation
New insights into the relationship between predator and prey.
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A Place for Wolves
Eliminating wolves from Yellowstone National Park has increased the populations of the animals they used to prey upon.
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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.
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Rainforest Goldrush
As traditional lands are invaded by gold miners, the Yanomami's way of life is threatened.
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The Price of Contact
The Yanomami People of the Northwest Amazon are paying a heavy price for contact with the outside world.
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On the Verge of Extinction
Why is the chimpanzee disappearing? This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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Uncanny Similarities
They embrace, they kiss....
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Almost Human
Our closest living relatives?
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Redefining Man
Throughout her lifelong study of chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has made some amazing discoveries.
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Home Ground
To establish a relationship with the natural world, begin in your own backyard.
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Born To Be Wild
Birds raised in captivity learn from their peers.
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Killing With Kindness
Wild bird rescuers may do more harm than good.
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When You Step on this Earth
How long can we depend upon our planet for sustenance?
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The Restless Herd
An Onondaga chief offers a compelling image of our relationship with the earth.
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Ceremonies of Humility
Instilling a respect for nature.
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Throwing Boulders in the Pond
Understanding the essence of where we live.
2 min
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Coolest Recycling on the Planet
One of the biggest challenges facing Antarctic scientists.
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Heaven and Earth
Antarctic scientists turn an ear to the ground and an eye to the sky.
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An Unlikely Banana Belt
One of the world's most unique living laboratories.
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