Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
WEKU
WEKU
Ari Daniel

How the real-life Rudolphs get enough rest: Sleep while you chew!

Scientist measured the brainwaves of cud-chewing reindeer, and found that they are similar to those of deep sleep. (Leo Rescia)

It's almost Christmas Eve, the night when Santa and Rudolph pull the king of all-nighters to deliver their gifts. But what about the rest of the year? How do real reindeer manage to get enough sleep?

In new research published in the journal Current Biology, a group of scientists say the secret might lie in multitasking.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.