Nearby, a red-rumped agouti — a South American rodent that looks like a large, long-legged guinea pig — scuttled behind a tree trunk. A few feet away, an Arabian sand cat put its paw inside a log to ...

The Bronx Zoo is re-opening a nocturnal experience called the World of Darkness on Saturday, July 12. The exhibit features 25 ...

Can animals share the same space peacefully high above the ground in the treetops? A research team at the University of ...

Not ready to buy the forest department claim, residents are maintaining a vigil, patrolling in the village and neighbouring areas in the nocturnal hours.

Becoming more nocturnal isn’t just a simple scheduling change for many animals—it represents a significant physiological challenge. Diurnal species have evolved specific adaptations for daytime ...

From deer cautiously emerging from forests after dusk to coyotes prowling suburban neighborhoods under moonlight, animals are increasingly turning night into their new day—not by evolutionary design, ...

Owls are among the most iconic nocturnal animals, which are known for their near-silent flight and laser-sharp night vision. With large eyes adapted for darkness and exceptional hearing, they can ...

Ever wondered what American wildlife does when the world goes quiet? While humans sleep, the forests, plains, and urban areas come alive with nocturnal creatures hunting, exploring, and thriving ...

When we head for bed, many animals are just waking up. Explore the busy nightlife of these nocturnal animals.

Mouse deer are despite the name, not rodents but small hoofed animals around the size of a rabbit and possess fangs instead of horns, unlike true deer.