A few weeks ago when I was out cycling with some friends, we saw a few birds who looked like they were sleeping. Someone asked me what they were doing, and I said they were resting or sleeping but I'd ...

Humans do very little when we sleep. This might not seem like a big deal, until you look to the dolphins as they sleep and swim with the pod. Or fur seals, who can sleep while watching out for sharks.

Did you know some birds can actually rest while flying? That’s right: migrant birds in particular can conserve their energy, and even restore it, by sleeping mid-flight. “Many bird species complete ...

Birds seem to disappear after sunset, leaving many people wondering where they actually sleep. This video explores the surprising places birds rest at night and how they stay safe while sleeping in ...

Moving‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ long distances through migration is a hard task that often pushes the animals' physiological limits. However, the case of birds that can sleep while flying is probably the most ...

This study was supported by a student grant from the Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour and a doctoral scholarship from the University of Auckland. Kristal Cain does not work for, ...

Scientists tell us that the family dog shuffling its legs while asleep on the floor really is dreaming. And when a bird silently nods off on its perch, it may also dream as its singing muscles twitch.

When birds sit quietly on a branch for long periods during winter, they aren’t usually sleeping, but rather conserving energy. When food is scarce, active foraging can waste valuable energy, so ...