Penguin parents sleep for just a few seconds at a time to guard newborns, study shows
Researchers have discovered that some penguin parents sleep for only seconds at a time around-the-clock to protect their eggs and chicks.
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Researchers have discovered that some penguin parents sleep for only seconds at a time around-the-clock to protect their eggs and chicks.
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