Animals That Maintain Optimal Functioning Without Sleep

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Bullfrogs

They don't sleep the same way mammals do but they can enter periods of inactivity where they rest quietly.  

Bottlenose Dolphins

In Bottlenose  Dolphins, one hemisphere of their brain remains awake while the other sleeps which allows them to maintain awareness of their surroundings while resting.

Elephants

Sleep for short periods throughout the day and night, Elephants can also enter a state of restful alertness where they doze lightly.

Great White Sharks

Great white sharks are another sea animal that does not sleep for long hours, they just slow down and save energy.

Alpine Swifts

Known for their incredible flight capabilities, Alpine Swifts can fly continuously for months without landing and have been observed engaging in aerial sleep.

Ostrich

Another animal that sleeps rarely, Ostriches can sleep with their eyes open and they rest for a very short time.

Bluefish

Migratory fishes, Bluefish move seasonally along the coasts of the Atlantic and because of the migration, these fishes do not sleep and move continuously.

Giraffes

Generally have short, intermittent periods of sleep that typically last for a few minutes and they often sleep standing up.