From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of
nocturnal animals and groups of animals. Birds are listed separately in the
list of nocturnal birds .
Raccoons are one of many nocturnal animals
Known nocturnal animals
Extinct nocturnal animals
See also
Crepuscular , a classification of animals that are active primarily during twilight, making them similar to nocturnal animals.
Diurnality , plant or animal behavior characterized by activity during the day and sleeping at night.
Cathemeral , a classification of organisms with sporadic and random intervals of activity during the day or night.
Matutinal , a classification of organisms that are only or primarily active in the pre-dawn hours or early night.
Vespertine , a classification of organisms that are only or primarily active in the evening.
Circadian rhythm
Chronotype
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