Behavioral sleep

Introduction

Behavioral sleep definition

Racoons sleep in trees

Most rodents are curled up during sleep

Huddling

Sleep posture is influenced by ambient temperature

Behavioral sleep in Dscheladas in the zoo (Video 1)

Behavioral sleep in Dscheladas in the zoo (Video 2)

Behavioral sleep in large herbivores

Recording behavioral sleep in giraffes (Video)

Behavioral REM sleep in the giraffe

Standing sleep in a giraffe (Video)

REM sleep in a giraffe (Video)

Sleep profile of a giraffe

Sleep distribution in giraffes

Elephants can obtain sleep while standing or lying

Standing sleep in an elephant (Video)

Recumbent sleep in an elephant (Video)

REM sleep?

Baby elephant being awakened (Video)

Sleep profile of five adult elephants

Lateral recumbency: a common sleeping posture in herbivores

Corporate vigilance

Behavioral REM sleep in sheep

Behavioral sleep in sheep herds

Summary

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