Sleep is an essential part of existence for many animals. Some animal species stand out for their exceptional sleeping habits, spending an unusual amount of time resting.
Here are the 8 sleepiest animals in the world
Koalas
Koalas sleep approximately 18-22 hours a day. They devote most of their time to sleeping as they eat eucalyptus leaves which require energy conservation.
Sloths
Sloths sleep approximately 15-20 hours a day. They are considered lethargic animals and spend most of their time in trees to avoid predators.
Little brown bat
The little brown bat sleeps approximately 19.9 hours a day. Bats usually sleep during the day conserving their energy to stay awake at night.
Giant armadillo
The giant armadillo sleeps approximately 18.1 hours a day. They sleep a lot in the underground burrows to conserve energy.
Python
Python sleep approximately 18 hours a day. They conserve food by sleeping for long hours for energy.
Opossums
Opossums sleep approximately 18-20 hours a day. Their lengthy sleep cycles are a survival tactic, reducing exposure to daytime
threats.
Tigers
Tigers sleep 16 hours a day, especially after hunting for their meal.
Lemurs
Lemurs sleep for around 16 hours daily to maintain energy levels for their foraging activities.