From rainforests to deserts, mountains to plains, the sea to the sky, animals raise their voices in an eclectic and thrilling chorus. This collection celebrates the unique calls of the keel-billed toucan, the morning roar of the Guatemalan howler monkey, the seriously social laughing of the spotted hyena Guatemalan coatimundi, the honk of the courtship-crazed hammerhead bat, sophisticated conversation from the Central African forest elephant, the subtle bellow of the great plains bison, and many more intriguing sounds from creatures we seldom hear. The NPR Sound Treks series brings the outdoors to life with outstanding audio documentaries, stories, and commentary from the NPR archives. Each volume features sounds from nature, insights from experts and others who love the outdoor experience (naturalists, zoologists, biologists, adventurers, even a cowgirl), and vivid storytelling that captures the excitement of the wilderness. Contents:Introduction by Jon HamiltonHoly Baboon! A Mystical Moment In AfricaRadio Gift: John Nielsen and Wild AnimalsDecoding The Hyena's LaughAlpha Bison: The Quieter Bellow Wins the FemalesMaking Living With Lions Practical in KenyaOtterly Adorable, But Born to be WildRecording Story Rattles ProducerClose Encounters with the Adirondack Black BearHear Them Roar: Noisy New World MonkeysWhat Wildlife Lurks in Central Park By Night?Gorilla Population Up 14 Years After GenocideSlo-Mo Cricket Chirps Reveal Secret SerenadesSounds Give Researchers Clues to ElephantsChasing After the Elusive Narwhal
