Predators are predominantly nocturnal animals. Among the birds, these are owls and eagle owls, kiwi. In bats, activity occurs exclusively in the dark. Many felines are nocturnal, too.
Flying animals and birds
Owls are famous nocturnal predators. These birds prefer to live in the forest, where they hunt rodents and other animals. When searching for prey, owls use keen eyesight and special hearing, which helps to find the prey's habitat at a great distance.
Kiwis are birds that live only in New Zealand. Because of their appearance, they have become popular all over the world. These birds have a round body, powerful short legs, and a long thin beak. The plumage color of kiwi is brown or brown.
When hunting, kiwis use keen hearing and sense of smell. They are very agile, although they look awkward. They feed on small animals and berries.
Bats are perhaps one of the brightest representatives of nocturnal animals. In the minds of people, they are associated with mystery, werewolves, vampires. But only one species of bats feeds on blood. The rest prefer small animals and insects. The appearance and size of the mouse varies depending on which species they belong to.
When hunting, bats use echolocation. They emit ultrasound, which is reflected from the surrounding space and the animal understands where the prey is.
Aquatic animals
Octopuses have the most highly developed central nervous system among invertebrates. These molluscs have many interesting abilities. They can rip off their tentacles to escape from the enemy. The lack of bones makes it possible to take on different shapes. Octopuses change color, merging with the environment. Or, their color may change depending on the mood.
The Humboldt squid cannot stand daylight. At night, he rises to the surface of the water to hunt. During the day, the squid lives in the dark depths of the ocean.
Land animals
Hyena is one of the most dangerous nocturnal predators. These animals easily deal with an elephant calf that has strayed from the herd. They hunt in a flock, they begin, there is still a living victim, since the competition for meat is very strong. It is worth noting that some hyena species are diurnal.
Coyotes and jackals predominantly hunt at night, so they may well be called nocturnal animals.
Scorpions are representatives of the arachnid class. Scorpions are most active at night when temperatures drop significantly. They kill their prey with poison, which can be deadly for humans.
Scorpions were known several thousand years ago. In ancient Egypt, they were revered as sacred animals. Their poison was used for various practical purposes, for example, in medicine.
Lynx is an inhabitant of coniferous forests from the cat family. Lynxes hunt small animals and fish.
Domestic cats tend to be active at night. Although the daily routine may vary depending on the nature of the cat and its breed. Approximately the same behavior in lions. They like to sleep during the day and hunt at night. However, the lion may well be active during daylight hours.
