Nocturnal Animals

Elementary

What are nocturnal animals?

Nocturnal animals sleep during the day and come out at night. When you are going to bed they are getting up. They move around and feed while we sleep.

There are some nocturnal animals at the top of the page. There are many others including: foxes, badgers, snails and hedgehogs.

Can they see at night?

Many nocturnal animals have poor eyesight. They rely on other senses like touch, feel and smell.

But some nocturnal animals can see very well at night. Owls, for example, have excellent night-time vision.

Can they hear well?

Nocturnal animals often need their ears more than their eyes.

A wood may seem quiet at night but nocturnal animals listen for small sounds.

Where can we see nocturnal animals?

Nocturnal animals come out at night. They live in woods and other quiet places.

You can see nocturnal animals in many zoos. Their rooms are dark and quiet during the day - and bright at night.

You can read more about some nocturnal animals on these pages: Owls * Hedgehogs * Snails * Bats

Crossword

Can you remember the words to describe nocturnal animals? Try this Crossword

Owls * Hedgehogs * Snails * Bats * Crossword