Nocturnal animals are those that are active during the night and sleep during the day. They have highly developed senses of hearing, smell, and specially adapted eyesight to help them navigate in low light conditions. Some examples of nocturnal animals include:

• Mammals: Aardvarks, bats, raccoons, opossums, foxes, coyotes, pangolins, and some species of primates such as night monkeys.

• Birds: Owls, nightjars, and some species of moths.

• Reptiles: Geckos and some species of snakes.

• Insects: Many species of moths and cockroaches.

Nocturnal animals have evolved physical traits that allow them to navigate in the dark more effectively, such as larger eyes and wider pupils. Some animals, like owls and large cats, have specialized hearing to hunt at night. Others, like some mammals, have specialized hairs with sensory receptors on their whiskers to help them find food in the darkness.