One of These Nights Trivia Quiz

Answer: Owl

There are over 200 species of owl, and they live on all the world's continents except Antarctica. They are usually solitary birds who are together only to mate or while raising their young. Their large eyes, sharp claws, and silent approach while hunting make them a very successful species.

Answer: Dingo

The dingo is an important part of the ecosystem of Australia. They are one of the continent's largest predators (other than man), and will prey on almost any animal. They are most active at night, usually sleeping in deserted rabbit holes during the daytime heat. It is at night that these animals can be heard communicating by barking and howling.

Answer: Porcupine

The porcupine is the third largest rodent in the world, and is found in Asia, Africa and both North and South America. The porcupine spends most of its life on the ground and are rarely seen during the day. The quills of a porcupine has backward-facing barbs which have been used as needles for centuries. Large mammals have been known to have died after attacking a porcupine and ending up with a mouth full of quills.

Answer: Madagascar

The nocturnal lemur is a small primate that lives on the island of Madagascar. Their eyes are large and see very well in the dark, and their name is derived from the word 'lemure' which were ghosts found in Roman mythology. They spend most of their time in the trees eating fruits and insects.

Answer: Raccoon

The raccoon looks like a masked bandit and is known for raiding trash cans, and trash dumps and for their ability to open bottles and jars. Usually only seen at night, the raccoon is very smart and very adaptable. They are also known to wash their food before eating it.

Answer: Bat

The bat is the only mammal that is capable of true flight. Bats are active at night and can be found on every continent except Antarctica. There are many types of bats, and they eat a huge variety of things including fruit, insects, and small fish. There are a few that are parasitic, such as the vampire bat.

Answer: Scorpion

Scorpions are venomous arachnids that have large grasping-type claws, eight legs, and a segmented tail which is carried curled over its back. Venom is delivered by a stinger found on the end of the tail. Scorpions live all over the world, except the polar regions, and interestingly they glow in the dark when put under a black light.

Answer: Kangaroo

While kangaroos can be seen during the day they are generally considered to be a nocturnal animal. They are crepuscular meaning they are most active during times of early evening and dawn. Kangaroos are plant eaters that carry their babies in a pouch. The other three options are all birds.

Answer: False

Polar bears are diurnal carnivores, meaning they are active during the daylight hours and are meat eaters. While they may be out at night, they tend to hunt during the day when seals and sea lions are basking in the sun. They are known to spend most of the night asleep in their cave or den.

Answer: True

Most wild cats, such as tigers, leopards, lions, and pumas, prefer to hunt at night. Cats have specialized eyes which see very well in the dark giving them an advantage over their prey. Your pet cat probably does not have to hunt for its food and may be awake during daylight hours more often than a wild cat.