ScienceGlobal issuesHow do whales sleep if they need air?02:45This browser does not support the video element.ScienceGlobal issuesCornelia Borrmann08/02/2024August 2, 2024Whales and other cetaceans are mammals that have adapted to life in the water, but they still must surface to breathe. That makes sleeping a challenge. This week's viewer question comes from Richard M. in Tanzania.Copy linkAdvertisement