How does a penguin sleep?

While penguins have been observed sleeping only on land, since they are often at sea for periods of up to nine months, most scientists assume that penguins also nap while they are in the ocean. Although the time of day penguins take their naps varies, many scientists believe that, the late afternoon or early evening is the best time for them to nap, as they have finished their final meal of the day. read more

Penguins are birds that originate from the Southern Hemisphere. They typically spend a lot of time standing, although they occasionally lie down to sleep. Different species have varying sleeping periods and sleeping methods. Many penguins prefer to take short naps only. read more

Many people believe that all penguins sleep standing up, however, this is not necessarily true. Out of the 17 different species of penguins, Emperor Penguins are most frequently seen standing up. Although it probably does not sound at all comfortable to us, there actually is a very logical reason for this unique sleeping position. read more