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How Do Animals Sleep? The Sleeping Habits of Different Species | Casper Blog

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The animal kingdom is a vast place with many different complexities — and sleep patterns are no different. Learn how different types of animals sleep with fun, educational children’s games!

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Almost all animals do have some sort of pattern when it comes to sleep, but sleep times vary across the animal kingdom. While some creatures sleep for over 18 hours each day, others don’t need more than a few seconds of shut-eye at a time. Habitat, cold-blooded vs. warm-blooded anatomy, brain size, feeding patterns and many more factors contribute to animals’ sleep patterns. As a general rule, genetically similar species will have similar sleeping habits. Because of this, we’ve separated different species below and highlighted some specific organisms within each section. From sharks to puppies, wild creatures are fascinating and their bedtime routines are no different. Every little bit we learn about the other organisms that surround us can help protect the wild places in which we live. In order to spark curiosity in the next generation of biologists and

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