Jul 7, 2024, 01:55 PM IST
Brown Bat (19.9 hours): These tiny mammals are champions of sleep, spending nearly 20 hours a day catching up on Zzzs.
Koala (20-22 hours): Koalas sleep for a large portion of the day, fueled by a diet of eucalyptus leaves that are low in nutrients and difficult to digest.
Sloth (20 hours): Sloths are known for their sluggishness, and sleep is a big part of that. Their slow metabolism and low-energy lifestyle contribute to their extended sleep habits.
Giant Armadillo (18.1 hours): This massive armadillo species spends most of the day napping in burrows, emerging mainly at night to forage for food.
Opossum (19.4 hours): Playing possum isn't their only talent! Opossums sleep for a significant amount of time, likely due to their low body temperature and relatively inactive lifestyle.
Python (18 hours): These large snakes conserve energy by sleeping for extended periods.
Tenrecs (16 hours): These small, spiny mammals native to Madagascar are known for their long sleep times.
Lemurs (12-16 hours): Depending on the species, lemurs can sleep for quite a long time. Their activity levels vary, with some lemurs being more nocturnal than others.
Hedgehogs (14 hours): These prickly creatures are active at night, foraging for food.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports