How do you sleep?Most people sleep on their backs or sides. Do 1 sleep the same way?Actually,the ways they sleep are very 2 —they can lie down,sit or stand while they sleep.
Swiss scientists did a 3 on 250 different mammals(哺乳动物).They found that the animals'sleeping postures(姿势)had 4 to do with their body size and weight.
5 animals with short legs sleep on their stomachs(趴着睡),Their body shape is perfect for this posture. They also like to 6 their legs under their bodies. Rabbits and cats sleep this way.
But larger animals sleep differently. They lie on their sides. That's 7 this is more comfortable for their longer legs. Cows and hippos often 8 like this.
However,there are exceptions(例外).Small animals such as mice sometimes sit down to9 a short nap. Some large animals such as horses,zebras and giraffes sleep standing up. This way,they can quickly10 if they are in danger.