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.