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.


Got a question fluttering around in your brain? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we won’t sleep on it!

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. Got a question fluttering around in your brain? Send it to us at <a href="https://www.brainson.org/contact">BrainsOn.org/contact</a>, and we won’t sleep on it!

Moment of Um is your daily answer to those questions that pop up out of nowhere and make you go… ummmmmmm. Brought to you by your friends at Brains On Universe.

Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/  

Moment of Um is your daily answer to those questions that pop up out of nowhere and make you go&hellip; ummmmmmm. Brought to you by your friends at Brains On Universe.
Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/" data-stringify-link="https://lemonadamedia.com/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://lemonadamedia.com/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Advertisement