The Sleeping World: Singing with a Humpback Whale

Wind down by escaping into nature. Part soundscape and part bedtime story,The Sleeping Worldis an intimate journey through ecologies around the world.Humpback whales are among the most intelligent animals on Earth. Some scientists believe they might even surpass humans in self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills. In this episode, we swim with a whale as he teams up with other humpbacks to use bubbles to catch fish, rescues a sea lion, and puts his own spin on melodies sung by whales across the Pacific Ocean.This is the world in its natural state, defined by seasons, routines, and cycles. By the time this whale is ready to close one eye and go to sleep, you will be too.Produced byAudible and Mumble MediaWritten byBonnie SwiftNarrated byCynthia KimolaExecutive Producers for Mumble Media:Cara Ehlenfeldt and Jake YoungExecutive Producer for Audible:Anna StittSound Design and Mix:Mumble MediaAdditional Recordings:Lisa Walker and Fred SharpeThe Mumble Media teamis Jaymeson Catsouphes, Cara Ehlenfeldt, Chester Gwazda, Liz Mak, Lee Mengistu, Renée Vargas, and Jake YoungWhale Consultants:Lisa Walker and Fred SharpeFact-Checker:Andrea López-CruzadoHead of Creative Development at Audible:Kate NavinChief Content Officer at Audible:Rachel GhiazzaThis production includes sounds collected under NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service Research Permit 19703.Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.Read more