David Attenborough’s new series featuring a fish that rattled a town might be his maddest show to date

The national treasure’s latest exploration will have you on the edge of your seat (Picture: Sky UK/ Gavin Thurston)

From chilling with meerkats to hanging with sloths, Sir David Attenborough has crossed paths with almost every sort of creature you can think of in his many years of globetrotting.

In the 97-year-old’s latest documentary, the national treasure delves into a brand new mystery of the natural world… and it might be his maddest series to date.

Have you ever been walking around and had your ears perk up at the sound of birds singing, crickets chirping or unidentified creatures growling?

Metro.co.uk can reveal that in his upcoming programme Secret World of Sound on Sky Documentaries, Sir David explores the all-important role that sound plays in the lives of animals around the globe, including an odd fish that left the residents of a town utterly baffled.

As per usual, the broadcaster is ahead of the curve, with his team using cutting-edge recording technology and 360-degree Dolby Atmos soundscapes to deliver groundbreaking scenes that will have viewers on the edge of their seats, absorbing the immersive experience.

If you thought you knew the sounds that animals make, think again. Audiences will discover fascinating phenomena, including the way that lions and hyaenas actually battle each other in the dark by using sound rather than brawn.

Sir David never fails to fascinate (Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)

In one area of the world, residents of a region are left scratching their heads by an eerie humming noise made by a peculiar fish.

Elsewhere, baby caimans – which are alligatorids – are able to communicate with each other from inside the egg.

What’s more, the show will astound you with the way in which some birds have mastered the ability of mimicry, to a far greater extent than the imitating parrots we’ve seen depicted in pirate movies all our lives.

We certainly can’t wait to have our minds blown.

Springwatch star Chris Packham recently shared what it was like the last time that he saw Sir David – who’s three years shy from turning 100 – opening up about their most recent meeting at the end of last year.

‘When did I last see him? It must have been before Christmas now, or maybe just after Christmas and he was on really good form, really good form,’ the TV presenter shared.

The natural historian’s passion for creatures has inspired countless people (Picture: Sky UK/ Gavin Thurston)

He continued to The Mirror: ‘I went to the car, to help him out of the car and he just leapt out and started off down the pavement.

‘To call him a natural treasure is an insult because it’s an understatement, he’s a global treasure.’

Secret World of Sound is set to air in spring 2024 on Sky Documentaries.

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The national treasure’s latest exploration will have you on the edge of your seat.