Month: February 2019
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Urban Trickster
The raccoon has proved itself a clever and resourceful survivor.
February 27, 2019Smart, Adaptable and Strange
In this archival program, a glimpse of how scientists began to understand the unusual behavior of Killer Whales.
February 26, 2019Killer Whale Calls
Sound may play a significant role in the underwater world of the Killer Whale.
February 25, 2019Yaks
One of the most unique and impressive animals of the Tibetan Plateau is the Wild Yak.
February 22, 2019The Lion’s Roar
What does a lion’s roar communicate?
February 21, 2019Dream On
Environmental ideas sometimes come from unexpected places.
February 20, 2019Navigating Adolescence
From the moment they hatch, penguin chicks must protect themselves from a hostile world.
February 19, 2019Flying Underwater
In order to thrive in the icy waters off Antarctica, penguins have had to make a few sacrifices, including the ability to fly.
February 18, 2019The Gold Periscope
Finding a connection with an alien life form.
February 15, 2019That Lump Could be a Turtle
Get it on a sling, haul it out of the water, and call it in!
February 14, 2019Rescuing Turtles on Cape Cod
Migrating sea turtles get caught in the arm of the Cape.
February 13, 2019Long Live the Turtle
Can turtles help us live longer?
February 12, 2019Pet Turtles
They make fine pets, but keeping a companion turtle may not be such a great idea.
February 11, 2019Turtles – Havens and Hazards
Both help and harm can come from unexpected places.
February 8, 2019The Festival of Broken Needles
Harikuyo, a memorial service for broken sewing needles, is a measure of the esteem that the Japanese have for everyday objects.
February 7, 2019Easter Morning in Germany
Don your headset for an immersive sound portrait.
February 6, 2019Chinese New Year in Malaysia
A time for new clothes, gifts, and no sweeping!
February 5, 2019Turtles in Trouble
Rare and protected species are poached and smuggled to Asia.
February 4, 2019Back to the Ice Box
Remembering the days when ice was delivered door to door.
February 1, 2019A Winter Festival With Summer in Mind
This week, at an annual festival in upstate New York, they cut blocks of ice out of a frozen lake to make homemade ice cream in June.