November 28, 1997

CARIBOU: Lichens

In the winter, caribou paw the ground to get at their favorite dish, lichens.

November 27, 1997

TIBET: 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, 1997

TIBET: 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, 1997

TIBET: November

Winter in Northern Tibet means harsh conditions, particularly for the scientists studying the rare wildlife there.

November 24, 1997

TORI-NO-ICHI

In Japan, merchants pray for a successful year with a symbolic money-rake, during Tori-No-Ichi.

November 21, 1997

CONKERS: Professional Sport

Older Britons have adopted conkers, a children’s game, and turned it into a competitive spectator sport.

November 20, 1997

CONKERS: Rules and Technique

Winter in Britain means it’s time to find the perfect chestnut for a game of conkers.

November 19, 1997

GIANT SQUID: Sperm Whales

Scientists have enlisted the help of sperm whales in their hunt for the giant squid.

November 18, 1997

GIANT SQUID: Elusive Animals

Our efforts to find giant squid may be the very thing that keeps us from it.

November 17, 1997

GIANT 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, 1997

LOI 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, 1997

LOI 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, 1997

CROWS: Nesting

A Cornell scientist climbs trees to get at his favorite subject — the crow.

November 11, 1997

CROWS: Roosting

Protection from predators and communication are a couple of reasons why crows are roosting en masse this month.

November 10, 1997

CROWS: Alone/Together

The social habits of crows resemble those of a more familiar animal…

November 7, 1997

CROWS: Town

The sight and sound of crows is becoming as common in town as in the country.

November 6, 1997

DAY OF THE DEAD: Food

Mexico’s Day of the Dead has some special culinary delights.

November 5, 1997

DAY 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, 1997

DAY OF THE DEAD: Symbolism

Mexico’s Day of the Dead features a variety of morbid symbolism.

November 3, 1997

DAY OF THE DEAD

In early November, many Mexicans visit their departed loved ones, and celebrate the Day of the Dead.