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Hidden sounds of nature brought to life in fascinating new book

Wednesday 14 October18:00 · 3h agoAI summary
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A new book by Justin Anderson, Wilderness Songs, explores nature through soundscapes as well as words, with QR codes linking to audio. It highlights sounds from ice groaning to a noisy troop of monkeys.

01Summary

  1. 01Wilderness Songs is the new book by Justin Anderson.
  2. 02The book uses soundscapes as well as words to tell nature stories.
  3. 03Examples mentioned include ice groaning and a very noisy troop of monkeys.
  4. 04The book includes QR codes so readers can hear the sounds.

02Why it matters

It shows how sound can deepen the way people experience wildlife and natural places. The QR codes make the book more immersive for readers who want to hear the scenes described.

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