Explore the top ten sleepiest animals in the world, examining their sleep durations, reasons for their extensive rest, and the environmental factors that shape their behaviours.

A rescue bear named Dushi has been named the winner of March Napness, after the animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS kicked off a competition to find the world’s sleepiest bear.

The sleepiest dog breeds aren’t always the couch potatoes, some are canine dynamos recharging for another burst of activity. It’s hard to pin down exactly which are the sleepiest dog breeds.

Mark the bear, who spent most of his life in a cage at a restaurant, is competing FOUR PAWS' 2nd Annual March Napness bracket competition after entering his first full winter hibernation.

Four Paws will track the bears through March and April as they awake from hibernation; the last bear standing or, rather sleeping, will take home the coveted title of Sleepiest Bear 2024.

Sleep is essential for many animals, serving as a key mechanism for energy conservation and survival. From koalas snoozing for 22 hours a day to African lions basking in lengthy slumber, these ...