Saturday 25 May 2013

Cosy lairs


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As we (humans) prefer nice bedrooms for sleeping, most animals also do. Here are some of those who got creative in making their cosy lairs. So, here are the superstars.  

- Apes like chimpanzees , bonobos and orangutans are known to make nests in trees and have their good night's sleep. Although this may sound odd , but a skilled one can do it in minutes.












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-  Now comes an exotic species of fish known for resting in its bag
i.e. the parrot fish which is known for making its sleeping tent by 
inflating it through its mouth and resting in it.

- Not to forget, the chelonians ( tortoises, turtles and terrapins) have shells as their own cosy lairs . So, nothing to worry to find a safe lair.







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- Also,  champion hibernators like hedgehogs , mice, rats etc. are known to rest by burrowing underground and hibernating. Even bear's caves are also cosy enough during the winter sleep (hibernation).





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