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Nocturnal Animals Worksheet

Explore the fascinating world of nocturnal animals, learning about their adaptations and behaviors.

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Nocturnal Animals Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.

1. What does 'nocturnal' mean?

a

Active during the day

b

Active during the night

c

Active during dawn and dusk

d

Active all the time

2. Which of these animals is nocturnal?

a

Squirrel

b

Owl

c

Dog

d

Chicken

3. Many nocturnal animals have excellent   and   to help them find food in the dark.

4. Bats use   to navigate and hunt in the dark.

5. All nocturnal animals sleep during the day.

T

True

F

False

6. An owl's large eyes help it see better at night.

T

True

F

False

7. Name two adaptations that help nocturnal animals survive in the dark.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

predators
vision
prey
hearing

8. Nocturnal animals often have enhanced senses like excellent   and  .

9. Many nocturnal animals hunt for   while avoiding daytime  .