Unusual Sleeping Habits of Animals: From Horses to Fish

Unusual Sleeping Habits of Animals: From Horses to Fish

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Religious Studies, Other, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video explores the diverse sleep patterns of animals, focusing on fish. It explains how fish enter an energy-saving mode, becoming motionless to rest. Different species have unique sleep habits, like goldfish resting on the tank bottom and dolphins shutting down half their brain. Fish have a circadian rhythm, influencing their sleep patterns. The parrot fish creates a mucus sleeping bag for protection. The video also provides signs to identify sleeping fish, such as reduced movement and slower response to stimuli.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal can survive on only 20 to 30 minutes of sleep daily?

Fish

Giraffe

Human

Bat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to fish when they enter their energy-saving mode?

They swim faster

They become motionless

They change color

They eat more

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do fish sleep with their eyes open?

They are always alert

They have no eyelids

They need to see predators

They are nocturnal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do dolphins manage to breathe while sleeping?

They shut down one half of their brain

They use gills

They sleep near the surface

They hold their breath

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique method does the parrot fish use to protect itself while sleeping?

Changes color

Hides in coral

Creates a mucus sleeping bag

Sleeps in groups