1. They wake up and become active when the sun sets.
2. They hunt or search for food in the dark.
3. They avoid daytime predators by staying hidden during the day.
4. They use night vision to see in the dark better than humans.
5. They use sharp hearing to hear even the tiniest sounds.
6. Some use echolocation, like bats, to “see” with sound.
7. They move quietly to sneak up on prey or stay hidden.
8. They communicate with sounds or smells.
9. They care for their babies in the quiet of the night.
10. They rest or hide during the day in burrows, trees, or caves.