Paradoxical sleep in a young giraffe

During paradoxical sleep:

  • The head rests on the flank of a rear leg, or on the ground.
  • Occasional twitches of the tail and the extremities can be observed.
  • Such episodes are short, usually between 1-6 minutes.

Photo: B. Schwierin

Sleep stages around the clock


Ref.: Tobler et al. (1996)

 

 

 

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