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The african lion is technically diurnal. Lions are mistaken to be nocturnal because of their nighttime hunting habits. This a good argument but technically speaking the african lion or panthera leo (the scientific name) is diurnal. This was a good question.
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Are hyenas nocturnal or diurnal?
Lions are considered nocturnal, because they often sleep during the hot day. But this is not always true. When hungry, lions will take prey of opportunity. Many lions would be considered mainly crepuscular (hunting around dawn and dusk).
Are lions nocturnal animals?
Lions are generally nocturnal but sometimes diurnal depending on the temperature and the availability of prey. During the hottest seasons, they tend to hunt more at night and remain in the shade during the day.
What is the answer to the analogy night is to day as nocturnal is to what?
Night is to day as nocturnal is to diurnal
Is the lystrosaurus nocturnal or diurnal?
nocturnal
Are elephants diurnal or nocturnal?
Elephants are diurnal
Are hyenas nocturnal or diurnal?
Lions are considered nocturnal, because they often sleep during the hot day. But this is not always true. When hungry, lions will take prey of opportunity. Many lions would be considered mainly crepuscular (hunting around dawn and dusk).
Are mountain lions diurnal or nocturnal?
If they are nocturnal it means they sleep at day. Diurnal means they sleep at night. Mountain lions are diurnal. They rest at night and are active during the day.
Are lions nocturnal animals?
Lions are generally nocturnal but sometimes diurnal depending on the temperature and the availability of prey. During the hottest seasons, they tend to hunt more at night and remain in the shade during the day.
Is the Jaguarudi nocturnal or diurnal?
Jaguarudi's are both nocturnal and diurnal.
What is the opposite of nocturnal?
The term opposite of nocturnal is "diurnal." (active mostly during the day).The opposite of nocturnal is diurnal.
Is a manatee nocturnal or diurnal?
The West Indian Manatee is diurnal it is not nocturnal.
Are dingo nocturnal or diurnal?
Dingos can be both nocturnal and diurnal. Whether they are nocturnal or diurnal, usually depends on the climate where the dingo lives.
Are golden eagles nocturnal or diurnal?
diurnal.
Is a falcon nocturnal or diurnal?
Diurnal
What is the antomym for nocturnal?
Diurnal diurnal
Are butterfly nocturnal or diurnal?
diurnal
Are parrots nocturnal or diurnal?
diurnal
