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Little Listens - Shorts

THE LISTENING PLANET

Little Listens from The Listening Planet is a magical audio journey into the wild, bringing the sounds and stories of nature to young listeners. Designed for curious minds, each immersive episode transports children to breathtaking landscapes—from the icy Arctic to the lush rainforests—where they’ll encounter real animal sounds, rich storytelling, and the wonders of the natural world. Whether it’s the haunting call of loons on a misty lake, the drumming of a woodpecker in the forest, or the

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5:27

The Bearded Seal

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

The Song of the Ice – The Bearded Seal ❄️🎶✨ Step into the frozen Arctic, where the sea is dark and endless, the ice stretches for miles, and the air is crisp and still. The world above is silent. But beneath the waves… something is singing. A low, spiraling call drifts through the water - deep, rich, and echoing like music from another world. The Bearded Seal has begun its song. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will dive beneath the Arctic ice, where seals sing to

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6:45

The Arctic Tern - To the Edge of the World

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

To the Edge of the World – The Arctic Tern ❄️🕊✨ Step into the icy world of the Arctic, where the wind sweeps over frozen shores, and the sea stretches wide beneath a sky that never truly rests. The air is sharp, the ice groans as it shifts, and high above, a flock of birds waits—watching, listening. A hush falls. Then - a single cry cuts through the cold air. The Arctic Tern has taken flight. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow one of the greatest tra...

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6:37

Howl of The Wolves

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the frozen wilderness of Canada, where snow blankets the land, the trees stand tall and still, and the air is crisp and cold. But listen—a sound rises in the distance… a long, echoing howl. The wolves are calling. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow a wolf pack on the hunt, moving silent as shadows through the snowy forest. Hear the thunder of caribou hooves, the rush of wind as the chase begins, and the pounding paws of wolves working together. ...

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6:18

The Hidden Forest

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest, where the trees stretch high into the mist, their trunks wrapped in emerald moss. The air smells of rain and pine, and the ground is soft beneath your feet… but listen closely—there’s a world beneath the trees that no one ever sees. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will hear the Varied Thrush’s eerie call, the chatter of chickadees, and the rhythmic tapping of a woodpecker. But beyond the birdsong, water moves...

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4:53

Sky Hunter - The Peregrine & The Jackdaw

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the wild cliffs of Scotland, where the wind rushes over the hills, the sea crashes below, and a shadow moves high above. A sharp cry cuts through the sky - the peregrine falcon is hunting. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow the fastest bird on Earth, soaring over rolling moors and rocky cliffs, searching for its next target. But just as it dives - a new sound rises. A group of jackdaws, small and clever, races to defend their home, flapping, div...

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5:05

Volcanos Roar

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the wild lands of Iceland, where fire and ice collide. Towering glaciers stretch across the mountains, their frozen rivers cracking and groaning as they move. But beneath the ice, something stirs - a deep rumble, a slow rising heat… a volcano is waking up. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will listen to the Earth’s heartbeat, following the journey of magma bubbling beneath the surface, breaking free in a thunderous explosion of fire and steam. Hear the ho...

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5:07

Song of The Gibbons

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the rainforests of Sumatra, where the trees stretch high, the air is warm and damp, and the jungle hums with life. Before the sun rises, the world is already waking… but listen closely - what is that deep, echoing call? In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will hear the siamang gibbons begin their morning duet, their voices rolling like drumbeats through the trees. These graceful primates leap through the canopy, their long arms gliding from branch to branch ...

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4:53

Slither & Hiss - Snakes

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the Daintree Rainforest, one of the oldest forests on Earth, where the air is thick and warm, the trees stretch high, and something silent moves through the leaves. But listen closely—there are no footsteps, no flapping wings… just a smooth, sliding sound. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow the quiet world of snakes - from the green tree python gliding through the canopy to the night tiger shaking its tail against dry leaves. Did you know not al...

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6:48

Spirit of The Moose

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the frozen forests of the Arctic, where the air is crisp, the snow lies deep, and the land feels vast and silent. But listen—crunch… crunch… something is moving between the trees. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow the quiet footsteps of the moose, the giant of the north. Hear the slow, heavy breaths of a mother moose as she teaches her wobbly calf how to walk through deep snow, find food in the frozen trees, and listen for distant wolves howlin...

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5:52

The Platypus

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the hidden rivers of Australia, where the water moves slow and secret beneath the trees. The air smells of fresh rain and wet leaves, birds call from the branches… and something small and mysterious glides just beneath the surface. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow the strangest swimmer in the world—the platypus! With the bill of a duck, the body of an otter, and the tail of a beaver, this incredible creature moves like a shadow through the wat...

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5:20

Stampede of The Wildebeest

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the golden grasslands of the Serengeti, where the sun rises over the wildest place on Earth. The land stretches far and wide, the wind rustles through the tall grass, and then - a distant rumble. The earth begins to shake… the Great Migration has begun! In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will follow the biggest herd on the planet, as millions of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope move together across Africa in search of fresh grass. Hear the thunder of hooves...

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5:11

Monkey Drummer - The Indri

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the rainforest of Madagascar, where the air is warm and damp, the trees stretch high, and the jungle hums with life. Birds call, geckos scurry, and then - a long, echoing cry rings through the treetops… In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will listen to the haunting song of the Indri lemurs, also known as the Drumming Monkeys! These giant, black-and-white lemurs leap through the canopy, calling to their families with voices that boom like jungle drums. Follo...

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6:20

Echoes of the Bat Cave

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the hidden world of the rainforest at night, where the trees whisper, the river flows nearby, and the air hums with thousands of tiny wings. But listen closely - most of these creatures are silent to our ears… until now. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will use a bat detector to uncover the secret sounds of bats! From the Common Vampire Bat with its special heat-sensing nose, to the chattering Greater Spear-nosed Bat, and the nectar-loving Lesser Long-no...

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5:29

The Great Elephant Seal Sing Off

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step onto the wild, windy shores of California, where the waves crash, seabirds call, and something huge is resting in the sand. But listen - HONK! That’s not the ocean… it’s an elephant seal, one of the biggest and loudest seals in the world! In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will waddle onto a beach full of elephant seals, where blubbery honks and deep rumbles fill the air. The biggest males bellow in a contest, each one trying to be the loudest - because in the w...

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4:14

The Go Away Bird

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the golden grasslands of Africa, where the trees stand tall like scattered umbrellas, and the air hums with the calls of zebras, baboons, and distant lions. But listen closely—one voice rises above them all… “Gwaaaah! Go a-waaaay!” In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will track down the White-Bellied Go-Away Bird, a sleek, sharp-eyed bird with a funny, bossy call. But it’s not being rude - it’s a watchbird, warning the savannah when danger is near! Follow it...

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4:43

The Dolphins & The Sea

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Close your eyes and dive into the sparkling blue waters of Baja California, where the desert meets the sea. The waves roll gently, the salty breeze drifts past, and then—a whistle, a splash! Dolphins are playing in the surf! In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will swim alongside a pod of dolphins, listening to their quick clicks and chirpy whistles as they see the world through sound. Watch them leap and spin like dancers of the sea, race through underwater canyons, ...

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6:00

The Fox, The Jackal & The Dunes

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Close your eyes and step into the golden dunes of the Kalahari, where the sand sings as it shifts in the wind. The desert may seem quiet, but listen closely—the land hums, the wind whispers, and somewhere in the distance, a jackal calls. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will meet the clever fennec fox, the tiniest fox in the world with giant ears made for listening. They’ll follow the tricky jackal, always sniffing, searching, and outsmarting the desert. And high a...

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5:12

Rain Dance - The Forest Frogs

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the rainforest, where the trees stretch high, the air hums with life, and something magical is about to begin. The wind is shifting, the animals pause… and then—plop… plop… pitter-patter! The rain has arrived! In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will hear the drumming of raindrops dancing on leaves, the booming of distant thunder, and the joyful songs of frogs as they leap into action! From tiny glass frogs that are almost see-through to red-eyed tree frogs ...

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4:40

Creaking Giants - The Redwoods

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

🌲 CREAKING GIANTS – THE REDWOOD FOREST 🌿✨ Step into the towering redwood forest, where trees as tall as castles have stood for thousands of years, whispering to the wind. Listen—the deep, slow creak of ancient trunks swaying, the soft whoosh of the breeze through the branches, and the tiny voices of creatures hidden high in the treetops. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will discover the magic of the giant redwoods, where a Northern Spotted Owl wakes from its

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5:38

The Nightingale

Little Listens - Shorts ·

2025/03/29

Step into the quiet of an ancient forest, where the trees stand tall and still, their leaves whispering in the cool night air. The world is hushed. The other birds are sleeping. Even the wind seems to pause. But listen - somewhere in the darkness, a single voice rises. A song. Soft at first, then stronger - clear, rich, tumbling like a tiny stream through the branches. The Nightingale has begun to sing. In this immersive episode of Little Listens, young explorers will journey into the hidden ...

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