From sea turtles to pygmy possums, Australian wildlife's soothing sonic soundscapes
Thursday 12 September, 2024, Warrang/Sydney: Launched today, the second series of the award-winning podcast Nocturnal Worlds: journeys through nature for sleep and relaxation, created in partnership by the Australian Museum (AM) and Audiocraft, is now available to download.
Exploring the sonic worlds of the green sea turtle, mountain pygmy possum and the bare-nosed wombat, the podcast weaves together field recordings from the Australian bush into a soothing symphony of melodic nature sounds and storytelling, creating an immersive and relaxing podcast experience.
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Kate Montague, Audiocraft CEO said: "Creating the second season of Nocturnal Worlds has been another audio adventure for our team, taking us to the Snowy Mountains to capture the snuffles of a wombat in the middle of the night and then deep into the ocean to research the coral reef spawning.
“Working with the Australian Museum, we have created a wonderful podcast that connects imagination to scientific fact, enabling listeners to appreciate the nocturnal behaviours of these incredible animals through a wondrous and relaxing audio experience.”
Australian Museum scientists provided guidance on the nocturnal animals featured in series two, which were chosen to highlight the vast array of natural habitats in NSW, alongside the Great Barrier Reef around Lizard Island, home to the Australian Museum Research Station. AM experts also reviewed the podcasts scripts for accuracy and ideas.
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Megan Lawrence, Head of Digital at the Australian Museum, said: “Through the Nocturnal Worlds podcast, the Australian Museum and Audiocraft have explored themes of biodiversity, environmental sustainability and the natural wonders of our unique ecosystems.
"This second series reveals even more scientific insights into the night life of our iconic native animals, while gently connecting people with nature for their own wellbeing.”
The Australian Museum and Audiocraft are keen to further explore Australia's diverse ecosystems, including our arid deserts and lush rainforests in the next series.
Downloaded by over 36,000 users, season one of Nocturnal Worlds, which featured the powerful owl, the red-crowned toadlet, and the long-finned eel, received the silver award recently in the Sustainability, Environment, and Climate category at the Anthem Awards.
Editors note:
- Follow Nocturnal Worlds on your favourite podcast app, or here: australian.museum/nocturnal-worlds.
- Media inquiries: Kate Montague, Executive Producer, 0439 024 477, kate@audiocraft.com.au
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About Audiocraft:
Audiocraft is Australia’s leading podcast production company known for their highly crafted storytelling, immersive sound design and creative approach to the audio format. Their award-winning team are experienced in producing long form narratives, crafted interview formats, audio fiction, and immersive audio experiences that spark wonder and inspire listeners to think about the world in new ways. Fuelled by curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to high quality immersive sounds, Audiocraft have produced series for commissioners including Audible, Spotify, ABC and SBS, and have partnered with art and cultural institutions including the Sydney Opera House, AGNSW (Art Gallery of NSW), and the National Gallery of Australia (NGA).
About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) was founded in 1827 and is the nation’s first museum. It is internationally recognised as a natural science and culture institution focused on Australia and the Pacific. As custodian of more than 22 million objects and specimens, the AM is uniquely positioned to provide a greater understanding of the region through its scientific research, exhibitions, and public and education programs. Through the Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI), the AM also plays a leading role in conserving Australia’s biodiversity through understanding the environmental impacts of climate change, potential security threats and invasive species.
Media Enquiries:
Kate Montague, Executive Producer
T 0439 024 477
Claire Vince, Media and Communications Adviser
T 0468 726 910
E Claire.Vince@Australian.Museum
