The Sleeping World: Grooming Rituals with a Crow

Wind down by escaping into nature. Part soundscape and part bedtime story,The Sleeping Worldis an intimate journey through ecologies around the world.Crows have long been the subject of folklore, likely because they’re strikingly similar to humans, leading lives rich in personality, intelligence, and relationships. In this episode, we fly the streets of Seattle with a crow as she grooms her mate, delivers what appears to be a gift, and finally commutes miles away from her territory to gather and chat with thousands of other crows before it’s time to roost for the night.This is the world in its natural state, defined by seasons, routines, and cycles. By the time this crow is ready to perch on a branch, puff her feathers to create a downy insulation, and flutter her eyes closed, you’ll be ready to close yours too.Produced byAudible and Mumble MediaWritten byDr. Kaeli SwiftNarrated byCynthia KimolaExecutive Producers for Mumble Media:Cara Ehlenfeldt and Jake YoungExecutive Producer for Audible:Anna StittSound Design and Mix:Mumble MediaThe Mumble Media teamis Jaymeson Catsouphes, Cara Ehlenfeldt, Chester Gwazda, Liz Mak, Lee Mengistu, Renée Vargas, and Jake YoungFact-Checker:Andrea López-CruzadoHead of Creative Development at Audible:Kate NavinChief Content Officer at Audible:Rachel GhiazzaAvailable in Dolby Atmos on Audible.Read more