Wind down by escaping into nature. Part soundscape and part bedtime story, The Sleeping World is an intimate journey through ecologies around the world.

Against the white expanse of the Arctic tundra, a snowy owl is hardly visible as he pauses to listen for the rustling of small prey. While most Arctic birds migrate south for the winter, this owl can survive through the endless polar nights. In this episode, we follow a snowy owl as he searches for food in the dark, soaring past the footprints of polar bears, howling huskies, and snow foxes that call this wintry world home.

This is the world in its natural state, defined by seasons, routines, and cycles. By the time this snowy owl is ready to let his golden eyes close under the starry sky, you’ll be ready to close your eyes too.

Produced by Audible and Mumble Media
Written by Dr. Kaeli Swift
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, Liz Mak, Lee Mengistu, David Tatasciore, Renée Vargas, Jake Young, and Sharif Youssef
Fact-Checker: Andrea López-Cruzado
Owl Consultant: Denver Holt
Head of Creative Development: Kate Navin
Head of Audible Originals, North America: Marshall Lewy
Chief Content Officer: Rachel Ghiazza

This production includes birdsongs recorded by Diane Richardson | Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.