Owl monkeys, the only truly nocturnal monkeys, have large eyes for night vision and rely on sounds and scent marking to ...

Owls are some of the most beautiful birds in the animal kingdom, known for their nocturnal habits, silent flight and piercing ...

Unlike the snowy owl, the barn owl lives at latitudes ... and considering that half the animals in the planet are essentially nocturnal, adaptations to the natural cycles of the Moon are surely ...

nocturnal animals have more rods than cones. Their eyes are optimized to detect movement – like prey sneaking around – even in very low light. Owls use their ears to hunt at night, too.

This owl makes its home in eastern Central and ... Architectural Press), in which Traer Scott photographed 42 rare nocturnal animals. Next, check out some more photos of unusual animal species ...

While most of the world sleeps, a fascinating group of creatures comes to life — the nocturnal animals that rule the night. Owl monkeys, the only truly nocturnal monkeys, have large eyes for ...