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.
1151
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
1152
The Chinese Bigfoot
Legends of a Chinese Wildman go back 2500 years in eastern literature.
2 min
1153
Hairy Evidence
Laboratory tests of hair samples indicate they come from a hitherto unknown primate.
2 min
1154
The Wildman
Is a large, ape-like creature hiding in the remote forests of China?
2 min
1155
The Living Culture of Lapland
"We are not Swedes, Norwegians, Finns or Russians."
2 min
1156
Reindeer Go Hi-Tech
Neither bridges or dams can stop their annual migration.
2 min
1157
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
1158
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
1159
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
1160
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
1161
Calling All Frogs!
A montage of vocalizations from around the world - and their variety will surprise you.
2 min
1162
Disappearing Frogs - It's No Magic Trick
Are amphibians barometers of environmental change?
1 min
1163
Secrets of Bird Banding
Tracking avian populations on Block island.
2 min
1164
What's That Silver Bracelet?
Unlocking a bird's life story.
2 min
1165
Sounds of a Caravan
Meet the animal designed for long distance desert treks.
2 min
1166
An Ancient Pathway Through the Desert
"They're like the cowboys of the Chisholm trail."
2 min
1167
The Fine Art of Observing Whales
Life in slow-motion reveals its mysteries to the patient observer.
2 min
1168
The Evolving Song
All the humpback whales of the North Pacific sing the same, slowly changing song.
1 min
1169
Largest Animals on Earth
Being huge and fearless has its disadvantages. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
2 min
1170
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
1171
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
1172
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
1173
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
1174
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
1175
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...
2 min