Month: August 2018
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Meet the Inventors of Chemical Warfare
Ants fight, raid their enemies’ colonies, and even use chemical weapons.
August 27, 2018The Chinese Bigfoot
Legends of a Chinese Wildman go back 2500 years in eastern literature.
August 24, 2018Hairy Evidence
Laboratory tests of hair samples indicate they come from a hitherto unknown primate.
August 23, 2018The Wildman
Is a large, ape-like creature hiding in the remote forests of China?
August 22, 2018The Living Culture of Lapland
“We are not Swedes, Norwegians, Finns or Russians.”
August 21, 2018Reindeer Go Hi-Tech
Neither bridges or dams can stop their annual migration.
August 15, 2018A World-Class Gathering
The yearly migration of Sand Hill Cranes brings half a million birds to roost in Nebraska’s Platte River.
August 14, 2018Calling All Frogs!
A montage of vocalizations from around the world – and their variety will surprise you.
August 13, 2018Disappearing Frogs – It’s No Magic Trick
Are Frogs and other amphibians barometers of environmental change?
August 10, 2018Secrets of Bird Banding
Tracking avian populations on Block island.
August 9, 2018What’s That Silver Bracelet?
Unlocking a bird’s life story.
August 8, 2018Sounds of a Caravan
Meet the animal designed for long distance desert treks.
August 7, 2018An Ancient Pathway Through the Desert
“They’re like the cowboys of the Chisholm trail.”
August 6, 2018The Fine Art of Observing Whales
Life in slow-motion reveals its mysteries to the patient observer.
August 3, 2018The Evolving Song
All the humpback whales of the North Pacific sing the same, slowly changing song.
August 2, 2018Largest Animals on Earth
Being huge and fearless has its disadvantages. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
August 1, 2018The Stuff of Legends
A first sighting of a whale can take your breath away. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.