Month: October 2018
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Punkie Night
A precursor of Halloween?
October 30, 2018Legends of the Mandrake
On Halloween eve, it’s an essential part of any witch’s sorcery kit.
October 29, 2018The Moose-Wolf Equation
New insights into the relationship between predator and prey.
October 26, 2018A Place for Wolves
Eliminating wolves from Yellowstone National Park has increased the populations of the animals they used to prey upon.
October 25, 2018Spiders vs Hoppers
For 2000 years, the Chinese have been able to keep one of the world’s most destructive insect pests in check without the use of pesticides.
October 24, 2018Rainforest Goldrush
As traditional lands are invaded by gold miners, the Yanomami’s way of life is threatened.
October 23, 2018The Price of Contact
The Yanomami People of the Northwest Amazon are paying a heavy price for contact with the outside world.
October 22, 2018On the Verge of Extinction
Why is the chimpanzee disappearing? This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
October 19, 2018Uncanny Similarities
They embrace, they kiss….
October 18, 2018Almost Human
Our closest living relatives.
October 17, 2018Redefining Man
Throughout her lifelong study of chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has made some amazing discoveries.
October 16, 2018Home Ground
To establish a relationship with the natural world, begin in your own backyard.
October 15, 2018Born To Be Wild
Birds raised in captivity learn from their peers.
October 12, 2018Killing With Kindness
Wild bird rescuers may do more harm than good.
October 11, 2018When You Step on this Earth
How long can we depend upon the earth for sustenance?
October 10, 2018The Restless Herd
An Onondaga chief offers a compelling image of our relationship with the earth.
October 9, 2018Ceremonies of Humility
Instilling a respect for nature.
October 8, 2018Throwing Boulders in the Pond
Understanding the essence of where we live.
October 5, 2018Coolest Recycling on the Planet
One of the biggest challenges facing Antarctic scientists.
October 4, 2018Heaven and Earth
Antarctic scientists turn an ear to the ground and an eye to the sky.
October 3, 2018An Unlikely Banana Belt
One of the world’s most unique living laboratories.
October 2, 2018Bottom of the World
The only continent where there are no indigenous people.
October 1, 2018The Trickster
The resourceful coyote lives up to its reputation.