Big Mama Is Watching You—A Bedtime Story About How Giraffes Sleep

Abstract

Have you ever seen a sleeping giraffe in the wild? For years, researchers have been interested in how wild animals sleep and what factors influence their sleep behavior. However, very little is known about the sleeping behavior of wild giraffes. Since modern technology now allows scientists to more easily observe and analyze animal behavior, even at night, we were the first to describe the sleeping behavior of wild giraffes in Namibia. Besides the timing and rhythm of their sleep, the sleeping position of these attractive animals will probably surprise you the most. In this article, you will learn about the position that giraffes sleep in, how little they actually sleep at night, and how a sleeping giraffe is well protected by other giraffes, who always keep an eye on it!