10 Questions
What did Won Young Lee notice about the sleep behavior of chinstrap penguins?
They seemed to doze for very brief periods.
Why did the scientists mount sleep-trackers on the backs of nesting chinstrap penguins?
To measure brain activity and sleep patterns.
How many 'microsleeps' did the nesting penguins take per hour?
More than 600
Where does Won Young Lee work?
Korea Polar Research Institute in Incheon
What did the researchers do to investigate the chinstraps’ sleep?
Mounted sleep-trackers on the birds’ backs and wired them to their brains.
What is one of the unusual sleep patterns observed in chinstrap penguins?
Sleeping with one eye open
Why do killer-whale and dolphin moms stay awake for a month after giving birth?
To remain vigilant and protect their offspring
What is the significance of the 10,000 brief sleeps each day for the chinstrap penguins?
It provides restorative rest for their brains
How do marine mammals and other birds differ in their sleep patterns?
They have restricted sleep patterns when staying alert is needed
What is one of the potential reasons for the constant commotion in the penguin colony referred to in the text?
Predatory birds trying to grab eggs and chicks
Explore the sleep behavior of nesting chinstrap penguins and how their disrupted sleep schedule may help them protect their young. Learn about the study of animals' behaviors in relation to their habitats.
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