On returning to England, Darwin and an ornithologist associate identified 13 species of finches that he had collected on the GalÃ¡pagos Islands. This was puzzling since he knew of only one species of this bird on the mainland of South America, nearly 600 miles to the east, where they had all presumably originated.
To get the most out of a nap, follow these tips: 1  Keep naps short. 2  Aim to nap for only 10 to 30 minutes. 3  The longer you nap, the more likely you are to feel groggy afterward. 4  Take naps in the afternoon.
It is not clear that this is the natural sleep pattern of humans. Young children and elderly persons nap, for example, and napping is a very important aspect of many cultures. As a nation, the United States appears to be becoming more and more sleep deprived. And it may be our busy lifestyle that keeps us from napping. While naps do not necessarily make up for inadequate or poor quality nighttime sleep, a short nap of 20-30 minutes can help to improve mood, alertness and performance.