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**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.

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Secrets of Finding Caterpillars. 19Sep17 Sep 19, 2017

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Signs of caterpillars are easy to spot, but how do you locate the caterpillars themselves?

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A Specialized Predator. 18Sep17 Sep 18, 2017

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In Costa Rica's banana plantations, parasitoids can keep hungry caterpillars in check.

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The Prototype for Alien 15Sep17 Sep 15, 2017

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Nature can be harsh, and in the case of caterpillar-eating parasitoids, it's downright gruesome.

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Spectacular Species 14Sep17 Sep 14, 2017

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In Costa Rica's rainforest, the diversity of caterpillars rivals the variety of plants they consume.

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Dragonflies - Best Place to Watch. 13Sep17 Sep 13, 2017

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A prime spot to observe migrating dragonflies

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Older Than Dinosaurs, Younger Than Springtime 12Sep17 Sep 12, 2017

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One of the world's most venerable insects has developed a sucessful means of reproduction.

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Riding the Wind. 11Sep17 Sep 11, 2017

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Unfortunately for dragonflies, they're not the only creatures who migrate riding wind currents.

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Dragonfly Migration. 08Sep17 Sep 08, 2017

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A sight to behold - thousands upon thousands of dragonflies.

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Dragonflies - Myths and Truths. 07Sep17 Sep 07, 2017

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Can these flying insect carnivores bite people?

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Will it Play in Alpha Centauri? 06Sep17 Sep 06, 2017

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Crafting a message an alien can understand.

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