Wind down by escaping into nature. Part soundscape and part bedtime story, The Sleeping World is 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.

Credits:

Produced by Audible and Mumble Media

Written by Bonnie Swift

Narrated by Cynthia Kimola

Executive Producers for Mumble Media: Cara Ehlenfeldt and Jake Young

Executive Producer for Audible: Anna Stitt

Sound Design and Mix: Mumble Media

Additional Recordings: Lisa Walker and Fred Sharpe

The Mumble Media team is Jaymeson Catsouphes, Cara Ehlenfeldt, Chester Gwazda, Liz Mak, Lee Mengistu, Renée Vargas, and Jake Young

Whale Consultant: Lisa Walker

Fact-Checker: Andrea López-Cruzado

Head of Creative Development at Audible: Kate Navin

Chief Content Officer at Audible: Rachel Ghiazza

This production includes sounds collected under NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service Research Permit 19703.

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.