Month: March 2003
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Cueva De Villa Luz
Every Spring in Mexico’s Cueva de Villa Luz, descendants of Zoque and Mayan Indians hold a rather remarkable ceremony.
March 28, 2003American Toads: Cross the Road
Why did the toad cross the road? Turns out he had a very compelling reason.
March 27, 2003American Toads: Birdlike Trill
They may not be as visible or as pretty as Robins, but American Toads produce some of the most melodious sounds of Spring.
March 26, 2003The Bayaka: Glowing Spirits
Glowing spirits visit the Bayaka’s nighttime ceremonies.
March 25, 2003The Bayaka: Boyobi
Before embarking on a hunt, the Bayaka must first convene with the spirits of the forest.
March 24, 2003The Bayaka: Net Hunt
The Bayaka, hunter-gatherers living in the rainforest of Central Africa, prepare for a community hunt.
March 21, 2003Natural Radio: Chorus
Naturally occuring radio waves provide a way to listen to solar flares.
March 20, 2003Noruz
The first day of spring marks the start of an ancient holiday.
March 19, 2003Noruz: Customs
Noruz means “new day” and it’s celebrated with new clothes, gift-giving and bonfires.
March 18, 2003Phagwah: Meaning
The most joyful festival of the Indo-Caribbean culture is in early spring. Phagwah is a celebration of the rebirth of nature and the spirit of young love.
March 17, 2003Natural Radio: Whistlers
Radio waves created by lightning can be heard from halfway around the planet.
March 14, 2003Koukery Fertility Festival: History
Bulgarian villagers supposedly locked up the local priests for a day to carry on with the celebration of Koukery.
March 13, 2003CROWS: Uncommonly Cooperative
Come nesting season, families of crows do something relatively few other species of birds do – raise their young cooperatively.
March 12, 2003Noruz: Triumph of Tradition
Although the government of Iran tried to suppress it, the venerable holiday of Noruz continues to be one of that nation’s most popular celebrations.
March 11, 2003Phagwah: Parade
In Queens, a festival takes place at the time of the full moon every March. Participants celebrate with “call and response” style singing, and the playing of indigenous drums and cymbals.
March 10, 2003Phagwah: Powder
In an Indo-Caribbean community an ancient festival of spring is celebrated with colored baby powder.
March 7, 2003Listener Initiative
Our listeners are invited to share their seasonal observances on our new toll-free number, 1-877-PULSE99.
March 6, 2003Greater Sandhill Cranes: Courtship
Cranes mate for life and are models of responsibility, discipline, and vigilance.
March 5, 2003Greater Sandhill Cranes: Crops
Colorado’s Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge has helped keep migrating cranes away from the fields of local farmers.
March 4, 2003Cajun Mardi Gras: The Song
In Basile, LA, when a band of masked Mardi Gras revelers comes to your door, here’s the song they’ll likely be singing.
March 3, 2003Greater Sandhill Cranes: Fattening Up
Greater Sandhill Cranes come to Colorado’s San Luis Valley to get in shape for their summer breeding grounds.