Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology
Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 1779
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
A Mysterious Hibernation
Pika stay active all winter-- but doing what? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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00:02:29 |
Thu 19 Mar 2020
Rattlesnake Roundup
Milking venom from rattlesnakes has yielded benefits for medical science, but roundups have their critics. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more info…
00:03:33 |
Wed 18 Mar 2020
When Irish Songs Were Branded
"There was some tunes you couldn't play, because it belonged to someone else." Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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00:03:05 |
Tue 17 Mar 2020
When Irish Folk Music Migrated to England
"If you couldn't put on an American accent around here you couldn't sing." Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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00:03:05 |
Mon 16 Mar 2020
Everyone's Invited
In Turkish cities, wedding celebrations may begin in a courtyard, but they'll soon spill out into the streets. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more …
00:02:30 |
Fri 13 Mar 2020
Dangerous Display
Although prairie chicken males need to strut their stuff to attract mates, they run the risk of attracting some unwanted visitors. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.c…
00:02:30 |
Thu 12 Mar 2020
Preening in the Lek
During mating season, male prairie chickens perform one of nature's most striking displays. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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00:03:33 |
Wed 11 Mar 2020
Holi
India becomes a much more colorful place as people are lay aside their differences in celebration of Holi. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more info…
00:02:30 |
Tue 10 Mar 2020
Wild Turkeys
It's mating season for a uniquely American bird that's been brought back from the brink of extinction. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more informat…
00:02:30 |
Mon 09 Mar 2020
Sage Grouse Mate
The strange sounds of the male sage grouse are matched only by their equally unusual reproductive behavior. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more inf…
00:02:30 |
Fri 06 Mar 2020
Emerging From Hibernation
Brown bears are emerging from hibernation around Europe, and many of them have to face the dangers of an increasingly hostile world. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast…
00:02:30 |
Thu 05 Mar 2020
A World-Class Gathering
The yearly migration of Sand Hill Cranes brings half a million birds to roost in Nebraska's Platte River. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more infor…
00:02:30 |
Wed 04 Mar 2020
Sandhill Cranes Migrate
Hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes are convening at the Platte River in Nebraska -- one of the largest bird migrations in the world. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit…
00:03:05 |
Tue 03 Mar 2020
Bulgaria's Koukery Festival
Giants in goat-hair costumes and a costumed masquerade troupe characterize this springtime fertility festival. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more …
00:02:30 |
Mon 02 Mar 2020
Are We on the Mountain Lion's Menu?
A 150 pound house cat or a dangerous predator? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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00:02:30 |
Fri 28 Feb 2020
Finding a Place to Pounce
A Mountain Lion's dilemma - deep forest or open meadow? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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00:03:02 |
Thu 27 Feb 2020
Mountain Lion - Predators
When winter comes, Mountain Lions are on the move, in pursuit of their primary prey. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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00:03:34 |
Wed 26 Feb 2020
Winter's Unwanted Guest
Having a humidifier in your house may reduce the chances of getting the flu. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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00:02:30 |
Tue 25 Feb 2020
Nile Crocodiles
This month, in northeastern South Africa, Nile Crocodiles are hatching their young. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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00:02:30 |
Mon 24 Feb 2020
Peacocks Mate
It's mating season for one of the world's most recognizable birds. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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00:02:30 |
Fri 21 Feb 2020
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