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Giraffes Need Very Little Sleep
Giraffes only need about 30 minutes of sleep per day, often taken in short naps of just a few minutes at a time.
About this fact
Giraffes have one of the shortest sleep requirements of any mammal. They typically sleep for only 10 minutes to 2 hours a day, often in very short bursts of 5-10 minutes. They can even sleep standing up, though they will lie down for deeper sleep. This short sleep cycle is likely an adaptation to avoid predation, as being large and in open savannas makes them vulnerable.