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February 21, 2008
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Trained as a musician, acoustic biologist Katy Payne was first to discover that humpback whales compose ever-changing song to communicate, and first to understand that elephants communicate with one another across long distances by infrasound. We hear what she has learned about life in this world from two of its largest and most mysterious creatures.
Program Details
» Particulars ¦ an annotated guide to the radio program with readings, images, and links
» Resources
» Books + Music ¦ lists of recommended books and music from the program
» Krista's Journal
» Transcript
» Credits
Hear the Music
» SOF Playlist ¦ hear full-length tracks of each song played in the program
About the Image
Two elephants push against one another near a mineral pit.
(Photo by Melissa Groo)
Unheard Cuts
» Unedited Interview with Katy Payne
(mp3, 1:07.26)
Sometimes it's worthwhile to listen to an interview in its entirety, uninterrupted. This is one of those times. Listen to Katy Payne's complete conversation with Krista and the wisdom and authenticity Payne provides.

» Communication in the Wild
Listen to the magical music of the humpback whales and hear Katy Payne's recordings of elephants in the Dzanga forest clearing from 2002.
Slideshow: Life in Dzanga ClearingSoundSeen: Slideshow
» "Life in the Dzanga Clearing"
Researchers at the Elephant Listening Project assembled a dozen of their favorite images taken during their time in central Africa. See what Katy Payne describes as "Grand Central Station for elephants."
Voices of Our Audience
» Reflections ¦ tell us and other audience members what this program meant to you
Voice on the Radio
Katy Payne Katy Payne
Payne is an acoustic biologist and founder of The Elephant Listening Project. She is the author of two books, including Silent Thunder.
SOF Observed
» Blog Post: "Calling Up the Elephant Lady"
What happens when you transition from a listener who hears Katy Payne's voice through the radio to a producer who has to contact her by phone? Rob McGinley Myers recounts his experience.
Special Funding
Tides Foundation, Kendeda Sustainability Fund
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Kendeda Sustainability Fund of the Tides Foundation.

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