What time of day do animals come out?

Matutinal animals are most active in the morning while vespertine animals are most active at dusk. Scientists believe that some animals have evolved these patterns of activity as anti-predator adaptations. The coarse light of twilight makes it challenging for both nocturnal and diurnal predators to see.



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The majority of mammal species are nocturnal, but many are diurnal (active during the day), crepuscular (active mostly during twilight), or cathemeral (active during hours of daylight and darkness).

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