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This is a list of nocturnal animals and groups of animals. Birds are listed separately in the list of nocturnal birds . Raccoons are one of many nocturnal animals.
- Nocturnal Animals
- Aardvark
- Aye-Aye
- Badgers
- Bats
- Catfish
- Firefly
- Flying Squirrels
- Galagoes
- Hedgehogs
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Nocturnal animals are animals that are active at night. They often have special adaptions for nocturnal living, including large eyes for low-light vision, and heightened senses of hearing and smell. Examples of nocturnal animals include aardvarks, bats, moths, owls, raccoons, Tasmanian devils and wolves. Scroll down to see our top 20 list of noctur...
Type of animal: MammalWhere found: AfricaType of animal: Mammal (Lemur)Where found: MadagascarType of animal: Mammal (members of the family Mustelidae)Where found: Europe, North America, Asia, AfricaType of animal: Mammals (order Chiroptera)Where found: Every continent except AntarcticaType of animal: Fish (order Siluriformes)Where found: Every continent except AntarcticaType of animal: Insect (family Lampyridae)Where found: Temperate & tropical regions worldwideType of animal: Mammal (family Sciuridae)Where found: Asia, Europe, North AmericaType of animal: Mammal (Primate, family Galagidae)Where found: AfricaType of animal: Mammal (subfamily Erinaceinae)Where found: Europe, Asia, AfricaLearn about 20 examples of nocturnal animals, their adaptations, habitats and diets. See photos and facts about aardvarks, bats, owls, raccoons and more.
- Aardvark. Orycteropus afer. Mammal. Africa. Carnivore. Aardvarks are nocturnal animals found in Africa. They have long tongues which they use to catch their prey of termites, ants, and insect larvae.
- Aye-aye. Daubentonia madagascariensis. Mammal. Madagascar. Omnivore. The aye-aye is nocturnal and can be found in Madagascar.
- Badger. Taxidea taxus. Mammal. North America. Omnivore. There are several different species of badgers, the most common being the Eurasian Badger.
- Bats. Chiroptera. Mammal. Worldwide. Omnivore. There are over 1400 different species of bats that can be found all around the world except for Antarctica.
Nocturnal Animals is a 2016 American neo-noir psychological thriller film written, produced, and directed by Tom Ford in his second feature, based on the 1993 novel Tony and Susan by Austin Wright.
Jan 8, 2019 · Learn how nocturnal animals see, hear, smell, taste, and use echolocation to survive in the dark. See examples of nocturnal animals, such as owls, cats, bats, snakes, and more.
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Dec 9, 2016 · A woman reads her ex-husband's novel, a violent revenge story, and reflects on her past marriage and regrets. Nocturnal Animals is a 2016 film directed by Tom Ford, starring Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Michael Shannon.
Learn the types of NOCTURNAL animals in North America and how to identify them. How many of these species have YOU seen before?
