JOURNAL ARTICLE

This Antarctic penguin sleeps 11 hours a day—a few seconds at a time.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cummings, Sean 3 of 3

Abstract

A recent study published in Science has found that chinstrap penguins in Antarctica engage in "microsleeps," brief periods of sleep lasting only a few seconds. These microsleeps allow the penguins to rest while remaining vigilant over their eggs and chicks during the noisy and chaotic nesting season. The researchers discovered that the penguins sleep for about 11 hours per day through these short naps, which may provide them with the benefits of longer periods of rest. The study highlights the importance of understanding how different animals adapt their sleep patterns to cope with stressful environments. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2023/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173970581
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