Under the cover of darkness: 5 mysterious nocturnal animals

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What happens after dark? The night comes alive with creatures adapted to thrive in darkness. Let’s meet some fascinating nocturnal animals!

Owls: With sharp eyesight and near-silent flight, owls are expert hunters, swooping down on prey under the cover of darkness.

Bats use echolocation to navigate and hunt insects in total darkness, making them masters of the night sky.

Aye-aye: Madagascar’s nocturnal mystery, the aye-aye uses its long middle finger to tap on wood and find hidden insects, active only at night.

Leopards: These stealthy predators hunt under the cover of night, using their keen vision and stealth to surprise prey.

Tarsiers: These tiny primates have enormous eyes for exceptional night vision, allowing them to hunt insects in the dark.