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Fact of the day: This is the sleepiest animal on Earth
Jun 8, 2026
The Times of India

Fact of the day: This is the sleepiest animal on Earth

Koalas are the sleepiest animals, resting 18 to 20 hours daily. This is due to their diet of toxic, low-nutrient eucalyptus leaves. Processing these leaves uses much energy, leaving them with little to move. They "sleep away almost their whole existence," needing rest to survive.