7 Animals That Don't Sleep

SIMRAN RAJPAL

It may sound unusual, but it's a fact: newborn dolphins refrain from sleeping for a month after birth, and even their mothers remain awake during this period.

Dolphins

Bullfrogs, known for their vigilance, can respond to stimuli while awake. They undergo a period of 'brumation' annually, a form of binge sleeping following extended periods without sleep.

Bullfrogs

With the scientific name Tachymarptis melba, these birds exhibit remarkable migration patterns, capable of flying continuously for up to 200 days without rest.

Alpine swift

Bluefish, also recognized as Snapper or Tailor, are highly migratory and move seasonally along the US Atlantic Coast. During migration, they forgo sleep altogether.

Bluefish

Butterflies, despite their beauty, don't sleep; instead, they enter a state of torpor resembling sleep, characterized by a slower heartbeat and reduced body temperature.

Rhopalocera

Killer whales, scientifically known as Orcinus Orca, spend their initial months without sleep, prioritizing body warmth. As they mature, they adopt regular sleeping patterns.

Orca

These remarkable creatures can function throughout the day with only five minutes of sleep.

Giraffes