Night Animals

Some animals hunt and look for mates at night while other animals sleep. To hunt at night, they have to hear very well. They have to see and smell well, too. They have to be able to touch well.

Owls have eyes that help them see in the dark. Foxes have large ears to help grab sounds. Their ears move to find out where the sounds come from. Cats use their whiskers to help them feel their way in the dark. Raccoons use their front paws to catch fish and frogs. They put their hands in the water and feel for the fish. Bats make high sounds. The sounds then bounce back to their ears. The sound is called an echo. It helps them tell where objects are.

Night animals have to use their senses to find food and mates.