Month: November 1997
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
CARIBOU: Lichens
In the winter, caribou paw the ground to get at their favorite dish, lichens.
November 27, 1997TIBET: Management
Scientists are working to manage the animal populations of Northern Tibet, trying to maintain one of the world’s relatively undisturbed ecosystems.
November 26, 1997TIBET: Antelope/Wool
The Tibetan Antelope has one unfortunate characteristic — it produces the best wool in the world. Illegal poaching of the animals has left their population dangerously low.
November 25, 1997TIBET: November
Winter in Northern Tibet means harsh conditions, particularly for the scientists studying the rare wildlife there.
November 24, 1997TORI-NO-ICHI
In Japan, merchants pray for a successful year with a symbolic money-rake, during Tori-No-Ichi.
November 21, 1997CONKERS: Professional Sport
Older Britons have adopted conkers, a children’s game, and turned it into a competitive spectator sport.
November 20, 1997CONKERS: Rules and Technique
Winter in Britain means it’s time to find the perfect chestnut for a game of conkers.
November 19, 1997GIANT SQUID: Sperm Whales
Scientists have enlisted the help of sperm whales in their hunt for the giant squid.
November 18, 1997GIANT SQUID: Elusive Animals
Our efforts to find giant squid may be the very thing that keeps us from it.
November 17, 1997GIANT SQUID: Clues
The giant squid – a creature never seen alive, in its natural habitat – may hold some important clues to life in the deep ocean.
November 14, 1997LOI KRATHONG: History and Meaning
A prayer for a year of good fortune is just a piece of the meaning of Thailand’s Loi Krathong festival.
November 13, 1997LOI KRATHONG: Celebration
“Loi Krathong” means “floating leaf cup.” November’s full moon heralds this festival, where candlelit floats sail along Thailand’s waterways.
November 12, 1997CROWS: Nesting
A Cornell scientist climbs trees to get at his favorite subject — the crow.
November 11, 1997CROWS: Roosting
Protection from predators and communication are a couple of reasons why crows are roosting en masse this month.
November 10, 1997CROWS: Alone/Together
The social habits of crows resemble those of a more familiar animal…
November 7, 1997CROWS: Town
The sight and sound of crows is becoming as common in town as in the country.
November 6, 1997DAY OF THE DEAD: Food
Mexico’s Day of the Dead has some special culinary delights.
November 5, 1997DAY OF THE DEAD: Preparations
How do you prepare for a feast with the Dead? We look to Mexico’s Day of the Dead for a solution.
November 4, 1997DAY OF THE DEAD: Symbolism
Mexico’s Day of the Dead features a variety of morbid symbolism.
November 3, 1997DAY OF THE DEAD
In early November, many Mexicans visit their departed loved ones, and celebrate the Day of the Dead.