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Owls use their large, round eyes to see when there’s no sunlight.
THINK AND WRITE
Write a paragraph summarizing how these nocturnal animals hunt in the dark. Then explain which ability you’d like to have and why.
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Creatures of the Night
Some animals go to sleep at night. But nocturnal animals are wide awake. They have different ways of hunting in the dark. Check out what these animals use to find their next meal.
From the October/November 2023 Issue
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Eyes
Whiskers
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Raccoons use whiskers on their face (and feet!) to help them feel objects in the dark.
Nose
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Foxes use their strong nose to smell other animals, even when the animals are far away.
Tongue
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Snakes use their tongue to smell. They flick their tongue in and out, picking up the smells of nearby animals. Then they attack!
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Can't Miss Teaching Extras
Nocturnal animals are pretty cool. So are see-through animals! Learn about translucent creatures in “This Frog is See-Through,” then have a debate with your class about which animal adaptation is cooler.
Continue to learn about interesting animal quirks in the article “Wild Tongues.” Did you know chameleons’ tongues are 4 feet long? Bleh!
Pee-ew! What’s that smell? Oh, it’s just animals staying safe. Read “The Power of Stink” to learn how stenches help animals survive.
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