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July 18, 2018 Feared by Day, Stalked by Night
The balance of power between two species can shift when the sun goes down. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration. Anthropologist John Cavallo's (1939-2009) work spanned many disciplines. He was the Director of the Rutgers' Center for Public Archaeology.
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July 17, 2018 Turtles Targeted
Prior to Holy Week in South America, red-footed tortoises best make themselves scarce. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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July 16, 2018 The Turtle's Dilemma
A turtle's long life span is turning out to be a disadvantage for its survival. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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July 13, 2018 Dreaming The Land
Their homelands are rooted in myths of the past. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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July 12, 2018 Shell Music
Mangbetu women use snail shells as percussion instruments. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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July 11, 2018 Become What You Hunt
An immersive visit with the Mangbetu people of Central Africa. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.
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July 10, 2018 Controlling Mosquitos in Cities
The simplest way to protect yourself from mosquitos at home?
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July 09, 2018 Urban Mosquitos
Guess who is their prime target?
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July 06, 2018 World's Largest Pharmacy
Do indigenous peoples benefit when western science "discovers" their herbal medicines? This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. Richard Evans Schultes (1915 - 2001), "the father of modern ethnobotany", inspired the film "Embrace of the Serpent".
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July 05, 2018 Living off the Land
Take only what you need. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration.
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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…