AY Honors/Nocturnal Animals/Answer Key

1

What are nocturnal animals?

2

How are nocturnal animals influenced by the weather they live in?

3

Choose and present the following characteristics of two nocturnal animals:

3a

Habitat

3b

Type of sexual reproduction

3c

Eating habits

3d

Habits

4

Name at least three nocturnal animals in the following classes:

4a

Mammals

4b

Insects

4c

Amphibians

4d

Birds

4e

Reptiles

5

Describe why the senses of nocturnal animals are fundamental to be able to live in the dark.

6

Complete at least one of the following activities:

6a

Observe for at least two days a nocturnal animal and present a report of its behavior.

6b

Complete a night-time visit to an aquarium or zoo and present a report of your contact with the animals.

7

What are Chiroptera? What are their benefits and dangers to mankind?

8

Discover three nocturnal animals in the Bible.