5 Animals That Sleep For Long Hours

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Several animals are known for their long sleep durations. Some sleep for up to 20 hours a day.

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These animals sleep for long hours to conserve energy.

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Here is a list of five animals that sleep for long hours.

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Koalas can sleep for 18 to 22 hours a day, primarily to conserve energy while digesting their low-nutrient eucalyptus leaf diet.

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Sloths, known for their slow movement, can sleep for 15 to 20 hours a day, also to conserve energy.

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Brown bats sleep 19 hours a day, roosting upside down in caves, buildings, or trees.

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Snakes like pythons can sleep for 16 hours or more, especially during winter or after feeding.

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Tigers cats can sleep for 15.8 hours a day, conserving energy, especially after a large meal.

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