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Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough

Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough is a three-part natural history series exploring the many intricate ways animals use sound to survive and thrive. Incredible footage captured throughout the documentary series gives an intimate look at how baby caiman communicate with each other from within the egg, how lions and hyaenas battle in the dark using sound, how a strange fish baffled residents with its eerie hum, and how some birds have mastered the art of mimicry to remarkable effect. Packed with insight and new scientific discoveries, Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough transports viewers into the natural world for an unforgettable experience full of wonder. Unveiling the very latest in audio technology, the series uses specially adapted cameras and laser vibrometers, which allows humans to truly eavesdrop on the animal world for the first time and discover new stories that have been hidden until now. The series incorporates microphones so tiny they fit on your fingertip, and so precise they can detect the noise of a baby caiman calling from inside the egg. With 360-Dolby Atmos Sound, viewers can experience the breath-taking sounds of the natural world as never heard before.

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David Attenborough
Self - Presenter

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Hunters and Hunted

43 mins

For some animals, sound is key to survival. They use sound to hunt, to defend themselves, and to escape. With supersensitive ears, great grey owls can detect voles beneath a foot of snow, while kangaroo rats hear rattle snakes in the dark and defend themselves by foot drumming. Sound can make the difference between life and death.

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Awards

  • 2024 - Best Sound - Best Sound - nominated
  • 2024 - HMMA Award - Best Original Score - Documentary Series (TV/Digital) - nominated
  • 2024 - Music+Sound Award - Best Sound Design in Television - nominated
  • 2024 - RTS Craft & Design Award - Best Sound: Entertainment & Non-Drama - nominated

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