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