How Do Turtles Sleep? (Why, Where, and How +Pictures) | Turtle Owner

Explaining Nature on Instagram: "Many turtles do sleep underwater, but how they do it depends on the species. Aquatic turtles like sliders, cooters, and painted turtles routinely rest at the bottom of ponds or in sheltered spots under logs, slowing their metabolism so they can stay submerged for long periods. While sleeping, they absorb oxygen through specialized tissues in their throat or cloaca, allowing them to remain underwater for hours without surfacing. Sea turtles also rest underwater, o