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Unihemispheric Sleep

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Discover unihemispheric sleep, where one half of the brain rests while the other stays awake. Learn how animals like dolphins and birds achieve this unique sleep state to remain vigilant.

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    Dolphins Sleep With One Eye Open and Half Their Brain Awake

    This "unihemispheric slow-wave sleep" allows them to remain vigilant for predators and surface for air while resting. Their active brain half ensures they don't drown or become vulnerable, demonstrating remarkable evolutionary adaptation.