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Cute Infographic Reveals The Surprising Facts About How Animals Sleep At Night

Surprising (And Equally Cute) Facts About How Animals Sleep At Night
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Ever wondered how dolphins and whales sleep? Or maybe you're intrigued to know whether migrating birds ever find time to stop for a recharge?

The fact of the matter is, unlike humans, animals have some bizarre sleeping patterns.

The wild is a dangerous place, there are many predators, and - as a result - sleeping is something of a luxury.

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This cute infographic explains the strange reasons behind how they sleep, including why otter couples sleep holding hands (n'aww) and why elephants snooze standing up.

It's both educational and enlightening. And we've also come to the conclusion that giraffes seriously need to adopt a Third Metric kind of lifestyle. Half an hour sleep? C'mon guys...

Animals Driving Cars
"They See Me Rollin'..."(01 of12)
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Watching out for 5-0, no doubt. (Via Urlesque)
Aaaaahhhh!!!(02 of12)
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I can haz brakes? (Via Pictures-Cats)
Golf Kart Kitty(03 of12)
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Not pictured: Second kitty working the gas and breaks. (Via Animals As People)
Aww...(04 of12)
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OK, they're not in a REAL car, but they are bringing new meaning to word "adorable" in this toy one. (Via My Bunnies)
Saftey First!(05 of12)
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He must have seen those "Red Asphalt" videos in driving school. (Via Funny Animals Video)
None Of That 'Ten And Two' Stuff For This Guy(06 of12)
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He looks cool, and he knows it. (Via Kanine Kapers)
Mobile Chimp(07 of12)
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He can even drive a stick shift! (Via Jonathan Lamas, About.com)
Just Going To The Store(08 of12)
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You'd think the paw make it hard to steer, but he's got skills. (Via Animals As People)
Another Canine Motorist(09 of12)
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He seems happy to be behind the wheel. Someone must have promised him a walk. Via Urbaneola)
He Prefers To Catch A Cab(10 of12)
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Let's hope the driver accepts a mauling as payment. (Via English Russia)
Comfy Dog(11 of12)
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"So, how far ya going? "(Via K9 Magazine)
Husky Carpool(12 of12)
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Their sled-dog brethren would be really jealous right now. (VIa Funny Junk)