Animals of the night
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Animals of the night Lelonah Mullins
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Animals of the night. Lelonah Mullins. Characteristics. Animals that sleep in the day and come out at night are called nocturnal. Many have very sensitive hearing. Most have a very good sense of smell. Some animals have special features to help them catch prey. Types of nocturnal animals. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Animals of the nightLelonah Mullins
CharacteristicsAnimals that sleep in the day and come out at
night are called nocturnal.Many have very sensitive hearing.Most have a very good sense of smell.Some animals have special features to help
them catch prey.
Types of nocturnal animalsBatsFoxesOwls
BatsFruit batSpotted batBlack flying fox bat
Fruit BatWing span of up to 5 feetHas the best visionLives in warmer climatesEats fruit
Spotted batLives near waterEats insectsHas a wingspan of about 14 inches
Black flying fox batCan live up to 20 yearsHas a wingspan of about 3 feetLives in Austraila
FoxesRed foxGray foxFennec fox
Red foxLargest of the fox speciesCan live in many placesIts prey for large cats
Gray foxEats small animals and fruitCan climb treesLives mostly in North America
Fennec foxLives in the desertHunts at nightLives in small packs
OwlsElf owlSpectacled owlSnowy owl
Elf OwlThey eat insectsThey live in desert and woodland areasThey lay 1-5 eggs at a time
Spectacled OwlTheir eyes resemble glassesThey prey on small mammalsLive in rainforests
Snowy OwlThe heaviest owl in North AmericaLives in cold climatesCan eat animals that are caught in a trap
Further ExplorationWe have looked at a few species of bats,
foxes, and owls. What other creatures of the night are there?List five other night animals and tell me a little
about them.
Referenceswww.ehow.comwww.star.spsk12.netwww.en.wikipedia.orgwww.foxesworld.comwww.mrsgbauer.comwww.buzzle.comwww.desertmusuem.orgwww.aviary.owls.com
