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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The Chinese Bigfoot
Legends of a Chinese Wildman go back 2500 years in eastern literature.
2 min
1127
Hairy Evidence
Laboratory tests of hair samples indicate they come from a hitherto unknown primate.
2 min
1128
The Wildman
Is a large, ape-like creature hiding in the remote forests of China?
2 min
1129
The Living Culture of Lapland
"We are not Swedes, Norwegians, Finns or Russians."
2 min
1130
Reindeer Go Hi-Tech
Neither bridges or dams can stop their annual migration.
2 min
1131
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
1132
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
1133
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
1134
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
1135
Calling All Frogs!
A montage of vocalizations from around the world - and their variety will surprise you.
2 min
1136
Disappearing Frogs - It's No Magic Trick
Are amphibians barometers of environmental change?
1 min
1137
Secrets of Bird Banding
Tracking avian populations on Block island.
2 min
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What's That Silver Bracelet?
Unlocking a bird's life story.
2 min
1139
Sounds of a Caravan
Meet the animal designed for long distance desert treks.
2 min
1140
An Ancient Pathway Through the Desert
"They're like the cowboys of the Chisholm trail."
2 min
1141
The Fine Art of Observing Whales
Life in slow-motion reveals its mysteries to the patient observer.
2 min
1142
The Evolving Song
All the humpback whales of the North Pacific sing the same, slowly changing song.
1 min
1143
Largest Animals on Earth
Being huge and fearless has its disadvantages. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
2 min
1144
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
1145
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
1146
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...
2 min
1147
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.
2 min
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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...
2 min
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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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