Eight Animals who never sleep long

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1. Giraffe:

Giraffes are remarkable creatures that manage to survive on just 5 minutes of sleep in a day. This is quite unusual compared to many other animals.

2. Dolphins:

Dolphins, being marine mammals, have a unique sleeping behavior. They need to stay conscious while sleeping to ensure they continue to breathe. This behavior is referred to as ‘conscious breathing.’

3. African Elephants:

African elephants, the gentle giants, experience short episodes of deep sleep. They often lean against a tree for support during these brief periods. On the contrary, they are also capable of staying awake for weeks at a time. They can sleep while standing or lying down.

4. Bullfrog:

Bullfrogs have an interesting approach to rest. They don’t have a traditional sleep cycle and instead go into a form of binge sleeping known as brumation after consistently reacting to stimuli.

5. Sharks:

Sharks, as perpetual swimmers, have a distinct way of sleeping. They need to keep swimming to maintain a flow of water over their gills, allowing them to breathe. This constant movement means they do not have traditional sleep cycles.

6. Ants:

Within a colony, worker ants take turns resting. Collectively, they accumulate about 250 minutes of sleep per day, showcasing a coordinated effort in their rest cycles.

7. Alpine Swift:

These birds are known for their incredible migration journeys. During this period, they spend months in the air, catching brief periods of sleep while flying.

8. Horses:

Horses, on average, sleep for about three hours a day. Horses have a unique ability to sleep while standing but they need to lie down on their side to experience proper and more restful sleep.

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