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How to Speak Whale
- A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication
- Narrated by: Tom Mustill
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
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Summary
THIS REVOLUTIONARY AUDIOBOOK FEATURES PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD BLUE WHALE VOICES, DOLPHIN ORCHESTRAS AND SOUNDBATHS FROM BENEATH THE SEA.
Wildlife filmmaker Tom Mustill had always liked whales. But when one breached onto his kayak, nearly killing him, he became obsessed.
This book traces his extraordinary investigation into the deep ocean and the cutting-edge science of animal translation.
What would it take to speak with a whale? Are we ready for what they might say?
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"Dr Doolittle wanted to speak to the animals, and many attempts to communicate with non-humans have involved trying to teach them to speak English. The frontier is in meeting other animals where they are, how they live, and for us to understand them by learning their modes of communication. In How to Speak Whale, Tom Mustill takes us farther, much farther, than Dr Doolittle ever imagined. And he does it with humility and sensitivity that befits the subject." (Carl Safina, New York Times-bestselling author of Song for the Blue Ocean and Beyond Words)
"We are on the verge of a revolution in communicating with these smart, social, otherworldly leviathans. Tom Mustill's riveting reports from the cutting edge of science set my heart pounding! How to Speak Whale is one of the most exciting and hopeful books I have read in ages." (Sy Montgomery, New York Times-bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus)
"Through his highly personal journey and discussions with experts, Tom Mustill conveys the richness of whale song and communication. Most of all we gain immense respect for these giants of the ocean." (Frans de Waal, author of Different: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist)
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- Ms
- 22-03-24
Altered world view
What a truly wonderful listen, so good I’m off to start again! And being an audio book brought so much more to life.
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- clare g
- 03-02-24
Fascinating and essential listening
This book has so many fascinating insights into animal communication, especially amongst cetaceans. it does highlight lots of our problematic history with Whales, from whaling and animal captivity to the problematic mindsets that even scientists are not immune to. However, it also showcases much of the efforts to use science to help these animals.
I highly recommend the audio book because you will be treated to some of the sounds of these wonderful animals.
it's a book I have shared snippets from with my friends and family and will probably gift. if I am truthful, I am a bit rubbish at sticking with books to the end. This one I did and will certainly return to.
The book highlights the importance of emotional connection with our Wild kin. We protect what we care about. At the time of writing this review, Whales are being used by Humans to fish for Krill on an industrial level. The Krill are their food and food for many other species, including seabirds such as Penguin and Albatross. I hope that this has ceased by the time you read this, but please do search for the ways you can help our marine ecosystems and all who inhabit them. This book is a wonderful reminder that Humans can be a force for good too.
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- Issy
- 24-01-23
Wonderful and hopeful book
If you like David Attenborough programmes, you'll love this book. This audio version was even better because Tom reads it himself and because of the whale songs included so that we can hear what it all sounds like. It is an incredible story and fascinating science. It's great listen, well worth it!
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- c nock
- 30-09-22
A thought provoking eye opener
So many amazing insights into the world of Whales. It has really changed my mind set.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-03-23
Entrancing and evocative
A wonderful voyage. I read the paper book before, but enjoyed this even more because it truly brought the conversations alive.
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- Nathan
- 27-12-23
A fascinating journey into the deep
This is a journey into the world of the whale but also into audio and how deep neural networks have changed our world into a better place and will connect us with life on this precious planet. As you are transported around the world from swimming with whales off Dominica to setting up audiomoth recording devices high in the forests of Hawaii! This is not only a story but an insight and what the latest technology is achieving, helping us appreciate these majestic creatures. As we do our position becomes more and more uncomfortable as we consider how we have treat them.
The extra audio accompanying the publication is really special, highly recommend must be listened to with a soundbar or suitable audio system...WOW!!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-01-24
Beautifully written and performed, a daily joy to play
The audio format of this book includes sound recordings of humpback whales and other marine species, making the experience of learning about these creatures verly lively and direct. The performance is excellent, very engaging, also beautifully written, combining first person's accounts with scientific literature. A must play! After 10 hours play, I wished for more.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-04-24
Fascinating, I’ve listened to it twice
This has everything you need in an audiobook, an unbelievably interesting mix of story telling, research, and a well-paced, calming voice to listen to. Would recommend it to anyone
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- Anonymous User
- 16-10-22
Great listen
It all started with an adventure!
A fascinating insight in to the world of these complex creatures.
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- L
- 07-11-22
Thoughtful and Inspiring
A beautifully written book that has made me consider my personal impact on our wonderful planet.
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