For example, diurnal animals are busy in daylight, while nocturnal animals are active at night. Crepuscular creatures use the transitional light of sunrise and sunset.

While humans sleep, the forests, plains, and urban areas come alive with nocturnal creatures hunting, exploring, and thriving in the dark. Discover the fascinating secret nightlife of animals ...

Owls aren't the only animals that become active at night. In fact, many animals are nocturnal—getting more active and beginning their day as the sun sets. There are a number of reasons different ...

The program allows guests to learn about the Zoo's nocturnal animals, like owls, gray wolves and even skunks. This is the only time of the year the zoo is open after-hours. Organizers say it's a ...

The eyes of nocturnal animals are not just about gathering light; they also have specialized neural pathways. These pathways allow rods to connect to “dark” circuits used by cones, enhancing ...

The story of Tom Ford’s award-winning 2016 psychological thriller Nocturnal Animals begins when gallery owner Susan Morrow (played by Amy Adams) receives the manuscript of a novel written by her ...

The Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP), Vandalur, is revamping its nocturnal animal house and the Vedanthangal enclosure to upgrade facilities for the animals and enhance visitors’ experience.

Multiple studies from around the globe have now shown that, as climate change makes daytime temperatures rise, animals tend toward nocturnal behaviors. This switch to nocturnal habits can ...

Visitors to Sherman Library & Gardens Friday evening braved strong winds, rain and low temperatures for a chance to get up close and personal with animals for whom the nighttime is the right time.