Animals have fascinating sleeping patterns adapted to survival. Dolphins sleep with one eye open, giraffes get about 20 minutes of sleep a day, and sea otters hold hands to avoid drifting apart ...

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So why do these mammals sleep standing up? The answer is one of survival: Horses slumber while standing to balance their need for sleep against the ever-looming threat of predators.

Penguins sleep standing up to stay warm and dry. Huddling in massive colonies, especially during brutal Antarctic winters, keeps them upright so their bellies don’t touch the ice.

Because standing while sleeping is an adaptation to avoid predators, horses need to feel comfortable and safe before they are willing to lie down and sleep, Matlock said.

Many animals sleep standing up in various habitats, a survival tactic that enhances their alertness. Nature's clever multitasking!

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The more vigorous activities correlated to greater heart health benefits, the researchers found. Even standing and sleeping had better cardiovascular effects than sitting.

Animals have fascinating sleeping patterns adapted to survival. Dolphins sleep with one eye open, giraffes get about 20 minutes of sleep a day, and se ...