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How long do gator sleep for? They actually don’t sleep! At least not like we do, they do unihemispheric sleeping!! Check out more information on this on my YouTube channel Gator Chris! ~~~You can come swim with me and Casper! If you want to come join you can book online now, go to www.crocodilechris.com Let me know if you want to go! Observation and photos only at @evergladesoutpost and tour participants are separated from gators by safety fence. Remember all the gators you see me working with a

Why Do Dolphins Sleep With One Eye Open? Dolphins have a pretty wild way of sleeping. They rest half their brain at a time—keeping one eye open for danger. Picture floating on the ocean, half awake and half dreaming. This unusual skill has a fancy name: unihemispheric slow-wave sleep. It lets dolphins stay safe and rested at the same time. Nature really thinks of everything! Follow for more fascinating insights into the unique abilities of marine life. #DolphinSleepHabits #UnihemisphericSlowWave

Did you know dolphins sleep while swimming? Unlike humans, dolphins are conscious breathers they must actively come to the surface for air. To rest safely, they enter a state called “unihemispheric slow wave sleep”, where one half of their brain stays awake while the other sleeps. This remarkable adaptation allows them to continue swimming, breathing, and staying alert to danger even while resting. | Oceana Canada

Did you know dolphins only let half of their brain sleep at a time? It’s called unihemispheric slow-wave sleep, where one half rests while the other stays awake to keep watch, come up for air, and even keep an eye on their surroundings—literally! One eye stays open during their nap. Talk about impressive multitasking. Did you learn anything new? Let us know below! . . . . #dolphins #oceanlife #science #conservation #dolphinlove #marineconservation #dolphin #oceanlife | Dolphin Quest