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Narrated by:
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Cynthia Kimola
About this listen
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.
©2025 Audible Originals, LLC (P)2025 Audible Originals, LLCRelated to this topic
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- By: Audible Sleep
- Narrated by: Audible Sleep
- Length: 12 hrs
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Tune out the world with brown noise. Brown noise can promote relaxation, improve focus and sleep quality by blocking external sounds through its roaring sound frequencies. This 12-hour track is designed to support long-term focus and sleep quality overnight.
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Better than white noise
- By Amy Lohmann on 03-04-25
By: Audible Sleep
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The Honeymoon
- By: Jane E. James
- Narrated by: Rose Robinson, Sean Burke, Leena Makoff, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
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Timothy and Jonah, wealthy entrepreneurs with a spoiled son, hide sins from their past—one involving a death on a cruise, the other a crime in Bali. Nathan and Samantha, the hot ex-nanny turned trophy wife, grapple with infertility and a shocking paternity secret. Bartosz and Angelika (he’s a chef, she’s a former sex worker) carry debts to the other couples they don’t even realize they owe. Over fourteen days, the couples bond—but their pasts are too deeply intertwined to stay hidden. The sly concierge, Putu, knows more than he lets on.
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Great storytelling!
- By Ashley R on 03-31-25
By: Jane E. James
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Brand Yourself for Success
- By: Octavia Goredema, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Octavia Goredema
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
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Your career is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make. But how can you communicate your value and make it stand out in an increasingly fast-paced, competitive, and media-driven business world? According to career coach and author Octavia Goredema, the key to accomplishing your professional goals is to create a consistent and compelling personal brand that highlights your skills, accomplishments, and personality. And that is just what she will teach you to do in the five lessons of Brand Yourself for Success.
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Level Up Yourself
- By A. Mac on 04-03-25
By: Octavia Goredema, and others
What listeners say about The Sleeping World: Water Dancing with a Platypus
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- Stephanie
- 03-22-25
Zzzz
Perfect for falling asleep! The background audio effects are wonderful- beautifully recorded and blended seamlessly. Nothing here to startle you, all the sounds are natural: rain, gurgling water, soft animal sounds/calls, wind, shifting sand, rustling leaves, etc. The narrator has the perfect voice for lulling the listener into a relaxed state. The narrated subject matter- facts about the featured animal and its natural habitat- is interesting enough to very gently engage your brain… and then send you straight off to dreamland.
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- Soldier for his kingdom
- 04-06-25
Great for sleep
Love this for going to sleep. So calming! Great for kids too! Works every time!
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- Anonymous User
- 04-06-25
Instant sleep
Despite playing this several times, I still can’t tell you much about platypuses because I fall asleep so quickly! I love this whole series—the nature sounds and quality narration hit that perfect sweet spot between interest and sleep.
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- slovell
- 03-28-25
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!
I am sad there’s not more of these! Please do more!!! They are wonderfullly fabulous!!
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- Carol Bryan
- 03-26-25
Her voice and sounds of nature. I enjoyed learning as nature and their habitat
There was nothing I didn’t like . Wish there were more like this . Want more verierty
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- Sierra
- 03-24-25
Vivid and so relaxing
Interesting yet relaxing description of the life of a platypus along with the beautiful imagery of the forest captured my attention in a very soothing way. Paired with wonderful narration., water and forest sounds, all combined to guide me into a deep sleep. I had to listen to it during the day to catch the whole show.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-30-25
Very soothing!
I love falling asleep to nature documentaries and this was even better. The nature sounds in the background added to the relaxation while I listened.
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- shudong guan
- 03-27-25
The story of the platypus
I like the nature soundtrack and the story , it helped me to fall asleep faster
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- riverrider
- 04-06-25
Good introduction to the life of a platypus.
Basic information. Good location information. Might be good for younger children. Needed to speed up the narration.
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