February 26, 1999

RED SQUIRREL-Hemlock

One pesky insect has created a destructive chain reaction among North American hemlock trees.

February 25, 1999

RED SQUIRREL-Sweet Treat

Red Squirrels may be nature’s original harvesters of Maple sugar.

February 24, 1999

CONDORS-Breeding

California Condor populations have increased, thanks to a recent discovery about their egg laying habits.

February 23, 1999

SURINAME- Sustaining Conservation

Ensuring the protection of millions of acres of South American rain forest requires the cooperation of local people.

February 22, 1999

SURINAME-Saramanaker

The music and dance of the Saramakaner people of Suriname reflect their west African heritage.

February 19, 1999

Listener Initiative

Our listeners are invited to share their seasonal observances on our new toll-free number, 1-877-PULSE99.

February 18, 1999

HAWAII- Humpback Whales

In Hawaii this month, the warm waters are ringing with the mating songs of humpback whales.

February 17, 1999

Martin Gourds – Scouts

In rural Georgia, the arrival of the Purple Martins is a sure sign of Spring.

February 16, 1999

Martin Gourds – Techniques

This season, people in rural Georgia are welcoming back a migrating bird with nests made from gourds.

February 15, 1999

GABRA- Night Music

In the east African Desert, women of a nomadic tribe fill the evening air with song.

February 12, 1999

CAPUCHIN MONKEYS-Mating

Capuchin Monkeys prefer to carry out their mating behavior on the sly.

February 11, 1999

CAPUCHIN MONKEYS- Predators

When eating dinner means facing a jaguar on the ground, some monkeys find it’s safer to stay hungry in the trees.

February 10, 1999

CAPUCHIN MONKEYS- Dry Season

A primatologist describes the seasonal doldrums of a group of Capuchin monkeys in Venezuela.

February 9, 1999

CAPUCHIN MONKEYS-Field Work

Sometimes the hardest part of doing field research on Capuchin monkeys is finding them.

February 8, 1999

CAPUCHIN MONKEYS-Calls

Capuchin monkeys in the Venezuelan forest use “food hoots” to spread word of their discoveries.

February 5, 1999

HYENAS- Scene of the Kill

A field biologist in Africa describes the scene of a kill.

February 4, 1999

HYENAS- Rainy Season

This season, Hyenas of the African Serengeti are in the midst of a feeding bonanza.

February 3, 1999

ANTLER HUNT

This month is a great time for finding deer antlers.

February 2, 1999

TU B’SHVAT- Ritual

In celebration of Tu B’shvat, the dormancy of winter and rebirth of spring are symbolized by white and red wine.

February 1, 1999

TU B’SHVAT

Tu B’shvat is a Jewish celebration in honor of trees and the arrival of Spring.