Dec 18, 2023
These beautiful creatures can survive all day with just 5 minutes of sleep.
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Dolphins have to remain conscious while sleeping so they do not drown. This is often called 'conscious breathing'.
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These gentle giants have brief episodes of deep sleep, often leaning against a tree for support. But, they can also stay awake for weeks.
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Bullfrogs did not sleep since they reacted to stimuli in a similar manner at all times. They go into brumation which means a form of binge sleeping after no sleep.
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As perpetual swimmers, many shark species experience sleep by slowing down one part of their brain at a time while remaining in constant motion to facilitate oxygen uptake.
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Worker ants within a colony take turns resting, totaling 250 minutes of sleep per day.
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These remarkable birds spend months in the air during migration, sleeping on the wing for brief periods.
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Horses sleep for three hours a day on average, and while it's true they do most of their dozing on their feet. They need to lie down on their side to get proper sleep.
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