Birds, frogs, dolphins, and humans—we’re all big talkers. Turtles, on the other hand, are considered to be silent. Or are... more

Living together in a group is a strategy many animals use to survive and thrive. And a big part of... more

A name is essential to your identity. It’s what people call you and what you respond to—it’s part of what... more

Listening and looking for loons.Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today. To stay... more

We answer listener questions about the making of Season 5: Hark and of Threshold more broadly in this special AMA... more

Sometimes a place we consider quiet is just a place we haven’t taken the time to listen.Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported,... more

If a being doesn’t have ears, can it hear? And if it doesn’t have a mouth, can it talk?  In... more

Listening to Threshold is free. Creating it is not.We’ve always been committed to making the best show we can—and making... more

Insects invented song. They’ve developed a multitude of ways to listen. But insects couldn’t have evolved these complex skills without... more

Sometimes we have to be loud when we want to be quiet. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can... more