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Book 33, Question 98

How can horses sleep standing up?

Horses have a special system of tendons and ligaments in their legs that lets them lock their joints in place.

This means a horse can doze while standing without falling over. It rests in the field and can run away quickly if needed. For deep sleep, a horse will lie down for short periods. Locked legs give a horse a safe way to nap.

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