animals of the night
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Animals of the night. Lelonah Mullins. Characteristics. Animals that sleep in the day and come out at night are called nocturnal. Many have very sensitive hearing. Most have a very good sense of smell. Some animals have special features to help them catch prey. Types of nocturnal animals. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Animals of the nightLelonah Mullins
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CharacteristicsAnimals that sleep in the day and come out at
night are called nocturnal.Many have very sensitive hearing.Most have a very good sense of smell.Some animals have special features to help
them catch prey.
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Types of nocturnal animalsBatsFoxesOwls
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BatsFruit batSpotted batBlack flying fox bat
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Fruit BatWing span of up to 5 feetHas the best visionLives in warmer climatesEats fruit
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Spotted batLives near waterEats insectsHas a wingspan of about 14 inches
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Black flying fox batCan live up to 20 yearsHas a wingspan of about 3 feetLives in Austraila
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FoxesRed foxGray foxFennec fox
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Red foxLargest of the fox speciesCan live in many placesIts prey for large cats
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Gray foxEats small animals and fruitCan climb treesLives mostly in North America
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Fennec foxLives in the desertHunts at nightLives in small packs
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OwlsElf owlSpectacled owlSnowy owl
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Elf OwlThey eat insectsThey live in desert and woodland areasThey lay 1-5 eggs at a time
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Spectacled OwlTheir eyes resemble glassesThey prey on small mammalsLive in rainforests
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Snowy OwlThe heaviest owl in North AmericaLives in cold climatesCan eat animals that are caught in a trap
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Further ExplorationWe have looked at a few species of bats,
foxes, and owls. What other creatures of the night are there?List five other night animals and tell me a little
about them.
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Referenceswww.ehow.comwww.star.spsk12.netwww.en.wikipedia.orgwww.foxesworld.comwww.mrsgbauer.comwww.buzzle.comwww.desertmusuem.orgwww.aviary.owls.com