Certain animals and birds can rest one brain half while the other stays alert—a phenomenon called unhemispheric sleep. This lets them watch for predators, keep flying, or surface for air. Migratory birds, dolphins, and some reptiles rely on it, balancing essential rest with constant vigilance.
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