The Sleeping World: Water Dancing with a Platypus

De: Mumble Media, Audible Sleep

Narrado por: Cynthia Kimola

Wind down by escaping into nature. Part soundscape and part bedtime story, The Sleeping World is an intimate journey through ecologies around the world.

Platypuses are mammals unlike any other on earth. They lay eggs, ooze milk through their skin, and can sense electricity. In this episode, we travel with a platypus as he moves through his nightly routine on the island of Tasmania. He uses electroreceptors to hunt underwater and does a synchronized swimming courtship ritual with his mate, who then digs a burrow 40 feet deep into the riverbank to nest.

This is the world in its natural state, defined by seasons, routines, and cycles. By the time these platypuses are curled up in their burrows and ready to rest, you’ll be ready to rest too.

Produced by Audible and Mumble Media
Written by Fil Corbitt
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
The Mumble Media team is Jaymeson Catsouphes, Cara Ehlenfeldt, Chester Gwazda, Liz Mak, Lee Mengistu, Renée Vargas, and Jake Young
Platypus Consultant: Geoff Williams
Fact-Checker: Andrea López-Cruzado
Head of Creative Development at Audible: Kate Navin
Chief Content Officer at Audible: Rachel Ghiazza

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

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Great for sleep

Love this for going to sleep. So calming! Great for kids too! Works every time!

This is one of the most well thought out and set up sleep aids I have come upon! Thank you so much. I hope there’s more coming!

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Wonderful, Illuminating & Calming

Very nice voice, water and information. I learned a lot about the platypus. Solid fan.

Enjoyed Learning about the Platypus

I didn't dislike anything about the book. I gain information because I nothing about the life of the platypus. I'm enjoying this series.

engrossing while relaxing. educational too.

I use this to leave my day behind and find peace and rest. Feels intimate, soft and cuddly.