Unlike some other animals, human beings sleep with both eyes closed. Some animals sleep with one eye open to keep a look out for predators. This type of sleep is called _____ sleep.

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Unihemispheric sleep refers to the phenomenon where one hemisphere of the brain is asleep while the other is awake or less asleep, allowing animals to rest while still being alert to potential threats. This is observed in some birds and aquatic mammals.

Unlike Some Other Animals, Human Beings Sleep with Both Eyes