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What does nocturnal mean and what animals in the desert are nocturnal?
Nocturnal means that the animal is active primarily at night. In the desert, most snakes are nocturnal, especially during the hottest days of summer. Many rodents are active only at night as well as such animals as scorpions.
What word beginning with n and ending with you describes the animals which are active in the night only?
Animals that are active in the night are described as "nocturnal." Perhaps the "u" is incorrect.
What name is given for animals that are active only at night?
nocturnal
Why might you not see any animals if you went for a walk in a desert during the day?
Many desert animals are not abroad during the heat of the day and only emerge at night when it is cooler.
What word describes the animals which are active at night only?
This word would be nocturnal.Animals that are active in the day are diurnal.
Why are desert animals awake during the night?
Some desert animals avoid the heat of the day by emerging only after dark. It is also easier to avoid predators under the cover of darkness.
What are animals called that only eat during the day?
Animals that only eat during the day are called diurnal. These animals are most active during daylight hours and prefer to forage for food while it is light outside. Examples of diurnal animals include squirrels, songbirds, and many species of primates.
Why do desert animals sleep most of the day and stay awake during the night?
Some desert animals avoid the heat of the day by emerging only after dark. It is also easier to avoid predators under the cover of darkness.
Why do animals and insects in the desert gather food at dawn and at night?
Most desert dwelling animals are crepuscular, that is, they are active during dusk or dawn. The desert temperatures vary in extremes during the day and night. During the day, the desert is hot and most animals seek a cool sheltered place to rest or sleep. Conversely, at night, the desert can be quite cool, deterring animal activity. For this reason, many desert animals come out just as the sun sets, when the temperatures are cool enough so they do not overheat or dehydrate, but return to their place of shelter at night to stay warm when the temperature drops.
In what region of the Sahara desert do the animals live?
In the Sahara desert you would only find animals at an oasis.
Why do desert rats live underground during the day and only out at night?
desert rats stay in during the day and come out at night because their less likely to be seen by predators and the species of insect and small animals which they feed on come out at this time.
Do elephants come out at night or during the day?
Elephants are crepuscular animals, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk. However, they can also be active during both day and night, depending on factors like food availability and temperature.
