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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Cattle-Raising Ants
We're not the only species that practices animal husbandry.
2 min
1127
Super Organism
Individuals members of an ant colony are like cells in a body, each performing a specialized task.
2 min
1128
A Most Abundant Life Form
Where can you find a billion pounds of ants? All around us.
2 min
1129
The Inventors of Chemical Warfare
Ants fight, raid their enemies' colonies, and even use chemical weapons.
2 min
1130
The Ruthless Courtesy of Ants
The world's foremost authority on ants reveals how they can be courteous towards relatives but merciless to outsiders.
2 min
1131
The Chinese Bigfoot
Legends of a Chinese Wildman go back 2500 years in eastern literature.
2 min
1132
Hairy Evidence
Laboratory tests of hair samples indicate they come from a hitherto unknown primate.
2 min
1133
The Wildman
Is a large, ape-like creature hiding in the remote forests of China?
2 min
1134
The Living Culture of Lapland
"We are not Swedes, Norwegians, Finns or Russians."
2 min
1135
Reindeer Go Hi-Tech
Neither bridges or dams can stop their annual migration.
2 min
1136
The Future of Kenya's Wildlife Parks
Richard Leakey predicts there will be fences. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
2 min
1137
Humans and Wildlife - Who's Protecting Who?
If you farm near a wildlife park, what's to prevent a buffalo from trampling your crops?
2 min
1138
Elephants and Ivory
Famed anthropologist and conservationist Richard Leakey unveils his strategy to protect Kenya's elephants. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
2 min
1139
A World-Class Gathering
The yearly migration of Sand Hill Cranes brings half a million birds to roost in Nebraska's Platte River.
2 min
1140
Calling All Frogs!
A montage of vocalizations from around the world - and their variety will surprise you.
2 min
1141
Disappearing Frogs - It's No Magic Trick
Are amphibians barometers of environmental change?
1 min
1142
Secrets of Bird Banding
Tracking avian populations on Block island.
2 min
1143
What's That Silver Bracelet?
Unlocking a bird's life story.
2 min
1144
Sounds of a Caravan
Meet the animal designed for long distance desert treks.
2 min
1145
An Ancient Pathway Through the Desert
"They're like the cowboys of the Chisholm trail."
2 min
1146
The Fine Art of Observing Whales
Life in slow-motion reveals its mysteries to the patient observer.
2 min
1147
The Evolving Song
All the humpback whales of the North Pacific sing the same, slowly changing song.
1 min
1148
Largest Animals on Earth
Being huge and fearless has its disadvantages. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
2 min
1149
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.
2 min
1150
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.
2 min