Nocturnal Animals Worksheet

Nocturnal Animals: Night Life

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to select an answer from the given choices, while others will ask you to write out your response.

1. Animals that are active during the night are called   animals.

2. Many nocturnal animals have excellent senses of   and   to help them navigate in the dark.

3. Owls are known for their ability to rotate their heads almost   degrees.

1. Which of the following is NOT a nocturnal animal?

2. What is an adaptation that helps many nocturnal animals see in low light?

1. All nocturnal animals have excellent night vision.

2. Nocturnal animals often have a heightened sense of smell.

1. Describe two adaptations that help nocturnal animals survive in the dark.

2. Why do some animals choose to be active at night instead of during the day?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

1. Bats use   to navigate and find their food in the dark.

2. Many nocturnal animals are   to blend in with their nighttime environment.

3. Hunting at night helps some animals avoid daytime  .