The crack and roll of an air shattering pre-dawn thunderstorm acts as a fitting prelude to the roars and bellows of a bull elephant proclaiming that the Dzanga- Sangha rainforest of central Africa is his domain.

Note: To fully experience the 3D sound in this soundscape, listen to the recording with your headphones on.

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Storm & Elephant African Rainforest (binaural/headphones)

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