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Nocturnal animals — names, pictures and facts

Nocturnal animals sleep in the day and come out at night. Many have big eyes, sharp hearing or a strong sense of smell to find food in the dark.

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#	Picture	Nocturnal animal	Hindi name	Night-time power
1	🦉	Owl	उल्लू	Big eyes, silent flight
2	🦇	Bat	चमगादड़	Finds its way with echoes
3	🦔	Hedgehog	साही	Strong sense of smell
4	🦝	Raccoon	रैकून	Clever paws
5	🦊	Fox	लोमड़ी	Sharp hearing
6	🐆	Leopard	तेंदुआ	Sees well in the dark
7	🦡	Badger	बिज्जू	Digs for food at night
8	🐺	Wolf	भेड़िया	Hunts at dusk and night
9	🦂	Scorpion	बिच्छू	Feels movement in the ground
10	✨	Firefly	जुगनू	Makes its own light
11	🦋	Moth	पतंगा	Flies to light
12	🦗	Cricket	झींगुर	Sings at night
13	🐈	Cat	बिल्ली	Sees in very little light
14	🐁	Mouse	चूहा	Whiskers feel the way
15	🐸	Frog	मेंढक	Croaks at night

What are nocturnal animals?

Animals that are active at night and rest during the day, like owls, bats and hedgehogs.

Why are some animals nocturnal?

Night is cooler and safer from some hunters, and many insects (food) come out at night.

What are animals active in the day called?

Diurnal animals — like most birds, butterflies, cows and people.