The sounds of calm ocean waves crashing on a sandy beach in Madagascar. Longer version at https://youtu.be/i7ds-DhM89I

In the montane rainforests of Madagascar, wildlife tends to be quiet. The soundscapes are sparse and their beauty lies in tiny detail. Long version at https://youtu.be/27KD-zP1_G8

Whale Song is a collection of underwater recordings of humpback whales singing and calling in the Indian Ocean. Get the library at https://mindful-audio.com/whale-song.

Rain in the Amazon rainforest sounds soothing, calming, meditative. Long version at https://youtu.be/2cwPNJTpl4s

As dusk falls in the Amazon rainforest, the sounds of the jungle change dramatically. Long version at https://youtu.be/Yfm_Vkv0C9o

A thunderstorm of epic proportions on the horizon in the Amazon rainforest. Long version at https://youtu.be/R8lLynze4Oo

The cute rock hyrax can be a frightening creature. If you're in the African savanna at night, there will be plenty of scary sounds, but one of the weirdest calls you might hear is the scream of the Hyrax: https://youtu.be/yN4cfuoyafw

What do vervet monkeys sound like? Also available at: https://youtu.be/Bu_vCwEqHL4

Listen to the call of the African scops owl, recorded in the wild expanse that is the South Luangwa savanna woodland. Also available at https://youtu.be/NE8ImZ4T_S8

Of all the rainforests I've visited in Madagascar, Masoala seems to be home to the most complex and lush soundscapes. The best moment to experience this is clearly the dawn chorus, although dusk choruses can also be pretty lively. Long version at https://youtu.be/HVktNJpC6D8