Animals that Barely Sleep

Known for perpetual motion, they nap for merely 10 minutes, keeping alertness their prime survival tool

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Towering over savannas, they steal only fleeting moments of sleep, a testament to their vigilant nature

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With a quick power nap of 45 minutes, they embody the art of efficient rest amidst the wild

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Napping for a humble 2 hours, they balance rest with the demands of their colossal existence

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Grazing the plains, they find solace in 2-3 hours of sleep, a blend of vitality and repose

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Enduring beasts of burden, they indulge in 3-4 hours of sleep, a modest respite from toil

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Tucked in woolly coats, they savor 4 hours of sleep, a peaceful interlude in pastoral tranquility

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Cousins to their African kin, they too cherish 4 hours of rest, a harmonious rhythm in the jungle's symphony

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Emblematic of pastoral life, they find contentment in 4 hours of sleep, nurturing the cycle of sustenance

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Scaling rocky terrains, they find respite in 5 hours of sleep, embodying resilience amidst rugged landscapes

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