Weird Sleep Habits Of Birds

by Melissa Abramovitz

Like people, animals need sleep. Without enough sleep, our minds and bodies don’t work right. We can’t learn or remember things. We act grouchy. We get sick more often. If a person or animal doesn’t sleep for a few days, it may die. Scientists think sleep helps our bodies store energy and heal damage. Sleep also lets our brains sort out what we learn while awake. But no one is exactly sure why we sleep! The sleep habits of most animals are pretty boring. An animal gets tired, lies down, and goes to sleep. Some birds have strange sleep habits. These weird habits keep birds safe from predators that might attack them when they are asleep. Or the habits help migrating birds stay on schedule. Sleeping While Flying The bird…

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