How do whales sleep if they need air?

DW (English) 2024-08-08

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Whales and other cetaceans are mammals that have adapted to life in the water, but they still must surface to breathe. That makes sleeping a challenge. This week's viewer question comes from Richard M. in Tanzania.
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