Giraffes Sleep in Short Bouts

Giraffes sleep far less than many other mammals and often doze in short bouts. A zoo study recorded about 3–5 hours of total sleep per day, while exact estimates for wild giraffes are less certain and sleep may be shorter. Duration depends on how sleep is distinguished from motionless rest and on observation conditions. So “from 20 minutes to several hours” is too broad as a single general figure, though it reflects short episodes and variation. The illustration is AI-generated.