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The animal kingdom and sleep<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sleep. The misunderstood behavior that we desperately need for survival. From fruit flies to humans, we all cherish, \u201cnature\u2019s soft nurse,\u201d said by Shakespeare. But, as humans, it\u2019s easy to forget that the entire planet doesn\u2019t revolve around 6-8 hours of sleep, a cup of coffee and a morning commute. The animal kingdom has unique and diverse sleeping habits \u2013 certain marine animals actually sleep underwater, while other animals can go weeks without sleep.<\/p>\n

We found 4 animals that have unique sleep habits and a few lessons we can use to improve our sleep routines for the better.<\/p>\n

\"HowCats \u2013 the over sleepers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On average, cats sleep 13 to 14 hours per day \u2013 talk about a cat nap \u2013 while at night they roam and hunt. Like small cats, lions don\u2019t need to always be alert to protect themselves and can afford to sleep throughout the day and prowl come dusk.<\/p>\n

Some of wish we could get more sleep and others may suffer from excessive sleeping. If you\u2019re clocking 10 or more hours of a sleep per night and you\u2019re still tired during the day you might qualify as an excessive sleep. Don\u2019t fret, there are ways to create a positive sleeping pattern<\/a>. As with any medical issue, it\u2019s always a good idea to contact a doctor or sleep specialist<\/a> before making and radical changes.<\/p>\n

Giraffes & elephants \u2013 the power nappers\"How<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Giraffes need less sleep than any other animal. These tall animals only clock 30 minutes of a sleep a day by taking 5-minute power naps. Giraffes are considered a prey animal, so they must always be alert in case of hungry predators.<\/p>\n

A power nap can reset our system and provide alertness, just like giraffes. Even a 20-minute siesta can boost your motor skills and allow a strong finish to your day. Believe it or not, some companies<\/a> even allow their employees to nap after lunch. It\u2019s time to take back the power of the nap<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"HowAlbatross \u2013 the drowsy flyer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With a wingspan of 6 feet, this majestic bird is known for commuting 10,000 miles in a single journey without using much energy. These birds sleep while in flight so they can dodge hungry whales and sharks.<\/p>\n

The albatross has no problem with drowsy flying but it\u2019s not recommended for us humans. Drowsy driving<\/a> is as dangerous as drunk driving. The problem is most drivers are unaware they have fallen asleep behind the wheel. You can prevent drowsy driving by using a buddy system, taking breaks or stopping at a rest stop for a nap.<\/p>\n

Cows \u2013 the non-dreamers\"Cows\"<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ever hear of cow tipping? It\u2019s the act of pushing over a cow because they sleep standing up \u2013 we do not condone this act but it\u2019s well-known of their sleep routine. Because cows<\/a> and horses sleep standing, they aren\u2019t able to experience full REM sleep, rapid eye movement which allows us to dream.<\/p>\n

To humans, dreams are quite powerful. Dreams can leave us happy, scared or even dumbfounded. How would we be different if we didn\u2019t experience dreams? We should dive into the realm of dreaming<\/a> for a better understanding.<\/p>\n

Animal sleep and us<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even though animal sleep habits and patterns vary drastically from ours, we can learn a lot about how sleep happens and why we sleep from studying the sleep habits of the other inhabitants of our planet.<\/p>\n

Check out this National Geographic video detailing strange ways different animals sleep:<\/p>\n