Bernie Krause has been recording wild soundscapes -- the wind in the trees, the chirping of birds, the subtle sounds of insect larvae -- for 45 years. In that time, he has seen many environments radically altered by humans, sometimes even by practices thought to be environmentally safe. A surprising look at what we can learn through nature's symphonies, from the grunting of a sea anemone to the sad calls of a beaver in mourning.

Bernie Krause: The voice of the natural world

The voice of the natural world

Soundscapes reveal the health of habitats, where the absence or alteration of natural sounds signals environmental distress.

Through the poignant cry of a mourning beaver, we're reminded that animals exhibit emotions, challenging long-held scientific beliefs.

Decoding nature's symphony reveals habitat health; a single soundscape can unveil intricacies of environmental dynamics.