Animal music : sound and song in the natural world

A growing number of researchers and academics are exploring the idea that animals enjoy music on a similar level to human beings.

The first anthology on the subject, presents an overview of the current state of the debate.

Its authors have spoken to the leading scientists, researchers and musicians in the field to uncover hidden meanings and new perspectives.

They visit the biggest library for animal sounds in the world, hack into the mysterious sound world of shrimps, travel back in time to the point where human and animal music diverge and decode the latest findings.