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What did Won Young Lee notice about the sleep behavior of chinstrap penguins?
What did Won Young Lee notice about the sleep behavior of chinstrap penguins?
- They slept continuously for long periods.
- They slept deeply without any interruptions.
- They seemed to doze for very brief periods. (correct)
- They were hyperactive and rarely slept.
Why did the scientists mount sleep-trackers on the backs of nesting chinstrap penguins?
Why did the scientists mount sleep-trackers on the backs of nesting chinstrap penguins?
- To record their interactions with other penguins.
- To measure brain activity and sleep patterns. (correct)
- To study their flying behavior.
- To track their feeding habits.
How many 'microsleeps' did the nesting penguins take per hour?
How many 'microsleeps' did the nesting penguins take per hour?
- Less than 100
- Around 300
- Exactly 500
- More than 600 (correct)
Where does Won Young Lee work?
Where does Won Young Lee work?
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What did the researchers do to investigate the chinstraps’ sleep?
What did the researchers do to investigate the chinstraps’ sleep?
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What is one of the unusual sleep patterns observed in chinstrap penguins?
What is one of the unusual sleep patterns observed in chinstrap penguins?
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Why do killer-whale and dolphin moms stay awake for a month after giving birth?
Why do killer-whale and dolphin moms stay awake for a month after giving birth?
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What is the significance of the 10,000 brief sleeps each day for the chinstrap penguins?
What is the significance of the 10,000 brief sleeps each day for the chinstrap penguins?
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How do marine mammals and other birds differ in their sleep patterns?
How do marine mammals and other birds differ in their sleep patterns?
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What is one of the potential reasons for the constant commotion in the penguin colony referred to in the text?
What is one of the potential reasons for the constant commotion in the penguin colony referred to in the text?
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