Wild Voices: In Tune with the Animal Kingdom

This season of So Curious, we've talked plenty about the music humans make. But what about the music made by other animals?

First, Bey and Kirsten sit down with birdsong researcher Dr. Stephen Nowicki to learn the surprising science behind how and why birds sing. Then, the two are joined by Dr. Lori Marino to explore the songs and sounds of dolphins and whales. And to close the episode, inter-species musician David Rothenberg joins to speak about the music he makes in collaboration with animals, from his philosophy behind doing so to the logistics of playing music deep in the wilderness.

Links for Today's Episode:

• Learn more about Dr. Stephen Nowicki and the work of his bird communication research lab
• Learn more about Dr. Lori Marino and her work with The Whale Sanctuary Project
• Learn more about David Rothenberg and listen to more of his music
• To delve deeper into the world of inter-species musicians, check out the work of Paul Winter and R. Murray Schafer