Month: March 2008
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Science Diary: Sharks – Big Mako
While catching and tagging sharks, a sports fisherman turned ecologist sees them in a new light.
March 28, 2008Owl Feathers: Nocturnal
The silent flight of the nocturnal owl aids its ability to catch prey at night.
March 27, 2008Mangroves: Transformers
Mangroves are a lot more important than you might think.
March 26, 2008Mangroves: Filter
Acting as filters, fish nurseries, and a source of food for shellfish, mangroves are a critical ecosystem.
March 25, 2008Science Diary: Asia Bat – Data
What’s more difficult that catching and tagging bats? Catching and tagging bats while drowsy!
March 24, 2008Science Diary: Asia Bat – Name
Correctly identifying Indonesian bats can be tricky, even for those in the know.
March 21, 2008Dingo: Hybrid Dog
In Australia, pure bred dingoes are becoming extinct.
March 20, 2008Dingo: Wild Dog of Australia
For thousands of years, dingoes have been pets on two continents. Today, their proliferation is causing havoc in Australia.
March 19, 2008Africa: Surma Stick
Stick fighting among the Surma tribe of Africa is fierce and violent. But they do it in the name of love.
March 18, 2008Deep Sea Vents: Worm
Introducing the Pompeii worm, the most heat-tolerant animal on the planet.
March 17, 2008Science Diary: Volcano – Climb
Volcanoes may emit low frequency sounds prior to erupting. Scientists are using microphones to monitor these infrasounds.
March 14, 2008Deep Sea Vents: Sub
Working at the bottom of the ocean has its challenges.
March 13, 2008Deep Sea Vents: Classroom
Thanks to the creative use of technology, students around the world can participate in research at the bottom of the ocean.
March 12, 2008Science Diary: Frogs – Barcode
A citizen scientist tracks Australia’s frog species with microchips and scanners.
March 11, 2008Science Diary: Frogs – Toad Muster
In Australia, Cane Toads are an invasive species whose toxic skin kills would-be predators. One community is striking back with the help of a toad-sniffing canine.
March 10, 2008Science Diary: Frogs – New Discoveries
If you’re on the lookout for new species of frogs, you may just need a raincoat.
March 7, 2008Ocean Currents: Global Warming
An ocean current in the southern ocean is critical for life world-wide.
March 6, 2008Peat Bogs: Hot Spot
What might happen if Siberia’s peatlands thaw and become a giant compost heap?
March 5, 2008Science Diary: NestWatch – Eggs
Chickadees weave a blanket of fur to conceal their eggs from predators. But is it effective?
March 4, 2008Science Diary: NestWatch – Sparrow
The very small and very aggressive House Sparrow often displaces other species of nesting birds.
March 3, 2008Science Diary: NestWatch – Participant
Old Man Winter is out; Tree Swallows are in! A citizen scientist prepares for their arrival.