A second series of the Australian Museum (AM) and Audiocraft‘s free and award-winning podcast Nocturnal Worlds, will take you on a journey through nature, sharing the secret sounds of three more iconic Australian animals.

Nocturnal Worlds, created to aid sleep and relaxation, will explore the sonic worlds of the green sea turtle, mountain pygmy possum and the bare-nosed wombat, weaving together field recordings from the Australian bush into an immersive symphony of melodic nature sounds and storytelling. Australian Museum scientists provided guidance on the nocturnal animals featured in series two, chosen to highlight natural habitats in NSW, and the Great Barrier Reef around Lizard Island, which is home to the Australian Museum Research Station.

Kate Montague, Audiocraft CEO, said:

“Creating the second season of Nocturnal Worlds has been another audio adventure for our team, taking us to the Snowy Mountains to capture the snuffles of a wombat in the middle of the night and then deep into the ocean to research the coral reef spawning.

Working with the Australian Museum, we have created a wonderful podcast that connects imagination to scientific fact, enabling listeners to appreciate the nocturnal behaviours of these incredible animals through a wondrous and relaxing audio experience.”

Megan Lawrence, Head of Digital at the Australian Museum, said:

“Through the Nocturnal Worlds podcast, the Australian Museum and Audiocraft have explored themes of biodiversity, environmental sustainability and the natural wonders of our unique ecosystems. This second series reveals even more scientific insights into the night life of our iconic native animals, while gently connecting people with nature for their own wellbeing.”

A third series will later explore Australia’s diverse ecosystems, including arid deserts and lush rainforests. You can listen to Nocturnal Worlds via your favourite podcast app or here.