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Do butterflies sleep?

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Sleep helps our brains and bodies rest. Lots of animals need sleep to survive, like birds, mice and even humpback whales! But what about insects, like butterflies? Do they doze off, too?  We asked insect expert Meredith Cenzer to help us find the answer.

© Lemonada Media Length 5 min 15 January 2024 ScienceEducationalFacts USA Episodic

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© Lemonada Media Length 5 min 15 January 2024 ScienceEducationalFacts USA Episodic

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Sleep helps our brains and bodies rest. Lots of animals need sleep to survive, like birds, mice and even humpback whales! But what about insects, like butterflies? Do they doze off, too?  We asked insect expert Meredith Cenzer to help us find the answer.

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