nocturnal animals

Discover how nocturnal animals survive after dark using remarkable senses and adaptations. From geckos and pythons to tarantulas and tree frogs, explore the secrets of night vision, heat detection, hunting and camouflage.

The Halloween crab is a brightly colored, nocturnal land crab from the coastal forests of Central America.

The tokay gecko is known for its loud “to-kay” call, which is an important part of communication, especially in males.

Whip scorpions live in dark, moist places such as under rotting logs, in caves and among leaf litter.