If there’s a vote on the cards, we’re there – especially if it’s an irresistible popularity contest to find Australia’s favourite animal sound. Our tip: flick through the options with your eyes closed and imagine yourself surrounded by the song of the whip bird or the koel, or the fairywren. And you can use the opportunity to find out what sound the Tassie devil makes (spoiler: it’s not pretty…). Dingoes, humpback whales, possums, koalas, and plenty of frogs also made the listening list. Our pick: well, it’s impossible to go past the cicada… Voting on the 28 candidates is open until 10 August, and then the top 10 will go to a final round with the winner announced on 18 August. Vote early, vote often…