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Why is a desert rat nocturnal?

Updated: 10/3/2023

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It finds it easier to catch prey, when it has the advantage; night time! The desert Rat has great hearing and sight making it easier to catch prey, and an easier chase!

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∙ 14y ago

Rats are not nocternal, they sleep at night and are active during the day. You might be thinking of hamsters.

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∙ 8y ago

It is much cooler at night and also easier to avoid predators.

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