The 7 SONIC wonders of the world: The incredible sounds to hear before it’s too late – including laughing hippos in Kenya and Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier

Whether it’s the Colossus of Rhodes or the Great Pyramid of Giza, visiting the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is something that many adventurers dream of.

Now your bucket list is about to get even longer as experts have put together a new list of must-visit destinations.

Dolby Laboratories has unveiled the Seven Sonic Wonder of the World.

From laughing hippos in Kenya to Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier, Dolby claims you need to hear about these wonders before it’s too late.

“We all dream of seeing the Seven Wonders of the World, but how often do we dream of hearing them?” says Daniela Bischof, Senior Director Marketing Europe at Dolby Laboratories.

From laughing hippos in Kenya (pictured) to Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier, Dolby claims you need to hear about these wonders before it’s too late

The Seven Sonic Wonders were selected based on the same criteria as the Seven Natural Wonders.

This includes epic natural beauty, most endangered nature sounds, diversity and distribution, ecological significance, historical heritage, geographical location, embodiment of a sense of mystery.

Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe, tops the list.

“Follow the millennia-long journey of Iceland’s largest glacier, from peak to coast, before it breaks apart, releasing bubbles of air that have been frozen for 10,000 years,” said Dolby.

Next is the Dawn Choir of Lake Suvasvesi in Finland, where the summer sun never sets, creating an endless chorus of black-throated diver birds.

Kenya’s Laughing Hippopotamus and Panama’s ‘Frog Beats’ are third and fourth on the list.

“During the pitch-black nights beneath the rainforest canopy, a quiet choir of frogs hides the slippery venomous predators that lurk underfoot,” Dolby said.

The Dawn Chorus of Lake Suvasvesi in Finland is next, where the summer sun never sets, creating an endless chorus of black-throated diver birds

During the pitch-black nights beneath the rainforest canopy, a quiet choir of frogs hides the slippery venomous predators that lurk beneath their feet

One entry comes from Great Britain: the famous starling noise (pictured here above Brighton pier)

Meanwhile, one entry comes from Great Britain: the famous starling noise.

“Tens of thousands of starlings converge in a dazzling flock, a phenomenon so loud it flashed on Britain’s World War II radar screens,” Dolby added.

Finally, the whisper of a coral reef in the Sulu Sea and the humpback whale song of the Caribbean Sea round out the list.

If you don’t have unlimited time or money to physically visit the Sonic Wonders, you’ll be happy to know that you can listen to them at home.

Dolby collaborated with award-winning nature sound recordist Chris Watson to create an album of the sounds, which you can find on various platforms here.

“I hope the songs take listeners to the heart of these natural wonders, to the place where I originally placed my microphones,” Mr Watson said.

Finally, the whisper of a coral reef in the Sulu Sea (pictured) and the humpback whale song of the Caribbean Sea round out the list.

If you don’t have unlimited time or money to physically visit the Sonic Wonders, you’ll be happy to know that you can listen to them from home