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Elephant Asks Zookeepers For Help with Her Baby

elephant asks zoo keeper for help
Image by DDLJ via YouTube

We all know how a really good nap can knock us out! This baby elephant napped so hard that its mom started to panic and had to ask zookeepers for help. Other than being incredibly relatable to fellow nap-lovers, it also shows the trust this majestic animal has for her carers.

Are Elephants Heavy Sleepers?

Asian Elephant
Asian elephant. Image by Iswanto Arif via Unsplash

Despite their massive size, elephants are surprisingly light sleepers. Research indicates that adult elephants in the wild sleep only for two hours a night, the least of any mammal. This light sleeping pattern is thought to be an evolutionary adaptation, allowing them to stay alert to potential threats.

Sleeping Habits: Wild vs. Captive Elephants

Elephants in the wild and those in captivity exhibit different sleeping habits. Wild elephants, always vigilant, sleep less and mostly standing up to quickly escape danger.

Captive elephants, on the other hand, enjoy the safety of their environment and often sleep lying down. The baby elephant in the video, seemingly completely passed out on the ground, is a testament to the security provided by the zoo.

The Video

YouTube video
“Mother elephant can’t wake baby” Source: YouTube, Uploaded: DDLJ

Do Elephants Sleep Standing Up?

While it’s a common belief that elephants only sleep standing up, they can and do sleep lying down, especially when they feel safe.

Adult elephants in the wild often take quick naps standing up, but they will lie down for deeper sleep if they feel secure. This behavior is more frequently observed in captive environments, as seen with the snoozing baby elephant in the video.

Wrapping Up

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