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Animals of the Night

Science · Animals of the World · ages 5-7

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What can a rat's whiskers help it do in a dark tunnel?
- Feel nearby walls
- Hear owls flying far above
- See the colours of the walls
What does 'nocturnal' mean?
- Resting through both day and night
- Active mostly at night
- Active mostly during the daytime
A rooster that is usually active by day and rests at night is nocturnal.
Circle one: True False
Which animal often rests by day and flies out for food at night?
- A robin
- A bat
- A rooster
Which animal usually looks for food at night?
- A robin
- A fennec fox
- A rooster
Which animal is usually active by day?
- A rooster
- A barn owl
- A fennec fox
A bat's sound bounces off an insect. What helps the bat find the insect next?
- Hearing the returning echo
- Waiting for the insect to glow
- Watching the sound with its eyes
How do a fennec fox's large ears help it find food?
- They show the colours of its food
- They help it swim towards its food
- They help it hear quiet sounds
In daytime, Mia sees a duck swimming. A nearby barn owl follows its usual nocturnal pattern. Which fits best?
- Owl: likely resting. Duck: active.
- Owl: starting its night hunt. Duck: active.
- Owl: likely resting. Duck: asleep.
Which lesson example is nocturnal and has large outer ears that help it hear quiet sounds?
- A barn owl
- A farm rooster
- A fennec fox

Answer key

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Feel nearby walls · Whiskers help the rat feel nearby objects, including walls.
Active mostly at night · Nocturnal means active mostly at night.
False · False. Nocturnal means active mostly at night.
A bat · Many bats rest by day and look for food at night.
A fennec fox · Fennec foxes are nocturnal. Robins and roosters are usually active by day.
A rooster · Roosters are usually active by day. The other two are nocturnal examples.
Hearing the returning echo · The bat listens for the returning echo to help locate the insect.
They help it hear quiet sounds · The ears help it hear quiet sounds from animals it may eat.
Owl: likely resting. Duck: active. · The barn owl is likely resting by day. Mia sees the duck swimming, so it is active.
A fennec fox · The fennec fox fits both clues.