Look at those glowing green eyes. Photo via Flickr.
Have you ever seen animals eyes shine at night when you were using your flashlight or headlamp in the dark? Well, that eye shine is simply one of the adaptations that certain nocturnal animals have to help them see in the dark. Continue reading
Skunks are crepuscular.
Some animals are crepuscular, meaning they are active at dawn and dusk. Here is a little bit more information about what that term means and what animals exhibit this behavior. Continue reading
This nocturnal possum’s body has special adaptations to help it survive in the dark. Photo via Flickr.
Nocturnal animals are active at night as opposed to during the day. Here are 5 special adaptations that allow them to live and thrive in the dark. Continue reading
When are coyotes active?
Nocturnal and diurnal are important terms to describe animal behavior, but so is cathemeral. Here is an explanation of what those terms mean and examples of what animals exhibit that behavior. Continue reading