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We share the earth with a wide variety of animal species, each of which brings something special to the diversity of the planet. By knowing more about how animals behave and live, we gain a greater understanding of how life evolved and the importance of biodiversity. This book is about the animals that rise when the sun sets and are active throughout the night. Nocturnal Animals examines how such animals live and explains their highly developed senses that enable them to survive in the dark, as well as their behavior and adaptations to avoid sunlight and predators during the day. The book provides a thorough guide, perfect for research papers in biology classes, for understanding the behavior and biodiversity of a fascinating and unusual group of animals.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. Darkness and Life
2. Life in the Shadows
3. The Scent Tasters
4. Birds of the Night
5. The First Nocturnal Mammals
6. The Sound Navigators
7. The Insect-Eaters and Their Allies
8. Nocturnal Chisellers
9. The Night Hunters
10. Fair Game
11. Primitive Primates
Glossary
Bibliography
Index



