Month: February 1999
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
RED SQUIRREL-Hemlock
One pesky insect has created a destructive chain reaction among North American hemlock trees.
February 25, 1999RED SQUIRREL-Sweet Treat
Red Squirrels may be nature’s original harvesters of Maple sugar.
February 24, 1999CONDORS-Breeding
California Condor populations have increased, thanks to a recent discovery about their egg laying habits.
February 23, 1999SURINAME- Sustaining Conservation
Ensuring the protection of millions of acres of South American rain forest requires the cooperation of local people.
February 22, 1999SURINAME-Saramanaker
The music and dance of the Saramakaner people of Suriname reflect their west African heritage.
February 19, 1999Listener Initiative
Our listeners are invited to share their seasonal observances on our new toll-free number, 1-877-PULSE99.
February 18, 1999HAWAII- Humpback Whales
In Hawaii this month, the warm waters are ringing with the mating songs of humpback whales.
February 17, 1999Martin Gourds – Scouts
In rural Georgia, the arrival of the Purple Martins is a sure sign of Spring.
February 16, 1999Martin Gourds – Techniques
This season, people in rural Georgia are welcoming back a migrating bird with nests made from gourds.
February 15, 1999GABRA- Night Music
In the east African Desert, women of a nomadic tribe fill the evening air with song.
February 12, 1999CAPUCHIN MONKEYS-Mating
Capuchin Monkeys prefer to carry out their mating behavior on the sly.
February 11, 1999CAPUCHIN 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, 1999CAPUCHIN MONKEYS- Dry Season
A primatologist describes the seasonal doldrums of a group of Capuchin monkeys in Venezuela.
February 9, 1999CAPUCHIN MONKEYS-Field Work
Sometimes the hardest part of doing field research on Capuchin monkeys is finding them.
February 8, 1999CAPUCHIN MONKEYS-Calls
Capuchin monkeys in the Venezuelan forest use “food hoots” to spread word of their discoveries.
February 5, 1999HYENAS- Scene of the Kill
A field biologist in Africa describes the scene of a kill.
February 4, 1999HYENAS- Rainy Season
This season, Hyenas of the African Serengeti are in the midst of a feeding bonanza.
February 3, 1999ANTLER HUNT
This month is a great time for finding deer antlers.
February 2, 1999TU 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, 1999TU B’SHVAT
Tu B’shvat is a Jewish celebration in honor of trees and the arrival of Spring.