Janet F. Murray
Author for A-Z Animals

Mosquitos are pests, and many believe they are nocturnal insects that feast on humans during the nighttime. Although this is true for some species, it is not valid for all.… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

We are all too familiar with the chirping of crickets, the little insects that have their own appearance, with some species resembling grasshoppers or locusts. However, it is more common… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Are wolves nocturnal? Wolves are carnivorous mammals that sleep similarly to domesticated dogs. Many believe them to be nocturnal because movies often showcase wolves howling at the moon. And even… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Hunters, conservationists, and the general public are familiar with deer. However, not everyone knows that many deer species are spread across several continents. Neither do many people know whether deer… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Are gophers nocturnal or diurnal animals? Gophers are fossorial rodents with varying sleep patterns. Fossorial animals spend most of their life underground, especially during the day. Gophers have two sleep… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Moles live underground, and people generally regard them as pests as they can ruin plant roots and gardens with their molehills. These animals are also highly active for extended periods… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

There are over 12,000 species of ants which all have various behaviors. Ants are active insects; some, like the worker ants, sleep for roughly four hours and 48 minutes daily.… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Whenever you see raptors, few people will ever ask the question, "are hawks nocturnal or diurnal?" This lack of curiosity is undoubtedly because we mostly see hawks flying across the… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Bobcats cover a wide living range in many different habitats. These animals inhabit regions of southern Canada, most of the United States, and as far south as central Mexico. In… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Hamsters are trendy caged pets and are often the first pets parents buy for their children. If you are interested in getting a hamster, you should learn as much as… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Rats are often vilified as dirty and disease-ridden pests, and while this may be true, they are also brilliant animals with fascinating behaviors. Rats are nocturnal animals, but research suggests… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

When it comes to the sleep behavior of skunks, the first question should be if skunks are nocturnal or diurnal. While research suggests that skunks are primarily nocturnal, it isn't… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Spiders are fascinating creatures that have many unique characteristics. One of the questions people often ask is whether spiders are nocturnal or diurnal. The answer to this question is that… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Are raccoons nocturnal or diurnal? Raccoons are somewhat controversial characters. Some people find these furry mammals cute and cuddly; others regard the species as a pest. Raccoons are known to… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Geckos are a type of lizard found all over the planet. These reptiles live in the wild and live in enclosures as pets. Geckos generally sleep 12 hours each day… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Do you know if scorpions are nocturnal or diurnal? Do they sleep at all? How do they sleep? If you are curious about the sleep behavior of scorpions, read on.… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Alligators are reptiles, so you might expect their sleeping behavior to differ from mammals or not. Whatever you may have thought about this reptile’s sleeping habits, you may still want… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Lemurs are endemic to the island of Madagascar and are comprised of roughly 100 different species. Lemurs typically sleep in trees and nests, but some sleep in caves or on… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Are black bears nocturnal or diurnal? Or is it possible that they are something else? Most people think black bears are strictly crepuscular (most active at dawn and dusk) animals.… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

Owls are notorious for being nocturnal, so the term "night owl" was coined to refer to someone who stays up late. However, this term is not 100% true, as some… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Hedgehogs are wild little creatures also kept as pets. These animals sleep for as much as 18 hours each day and spend most of their time foraging while awake. Their… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Many people keep these furry animals as pets, wondering whether ferrets are nocturnal. But some wild species still live in nature. When awake, these animals spend much time playing or… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Beavers are semi-aquatic animals that build their lodges or burrows on the edge of riverbanks or in the middle of rivers. They are ecosystem changers and bring positive and negative… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Armadillos are mammals that live in burrows and sleep for almost 80% of their day. These animals are in Central, North, and South America, with most species being in South… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Which stories and tales do you know about bats? For many, bats conjure images of Dracula and other fictional blood-sucking creatures. But in reality, bats are gentle animals that play… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Animal lovers are particularly fond of keeping chinchillas as pets because they are soft, cute, and cuddly. Chinchillas are wild animals native to the Andes Mountains in South America. These… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Badgers live underground in burrows called setts. These mammals spend much time foraging, focusing on this in the autumn months to prepare for winter. But do they forage at night… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Before buying them as pets, people typically want to know if corn snakes are nocturnal or diurnal. But corn snakes exhibit both these sleep patterns, depending on their environments. Because… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Many assume that butterflies are out and about during the day while moths float around bright lights at night, making them nocturnal. But this is not necessarily the case because… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Do these adorable creatures exhibit more activity during the day, or are sugar gliders nocturnal, meaning their busy times are at night? A sugar glider's sleep behavior can vary depending… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Turtles live in water bodies across the globe. Many assume that turtles are diurnal, look for food during the day and basking in the sun. But, their sleep patterns are… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

When it comes to the question of whether or not moose are nocturnal or diurnal, the answer is a little bit complicated. Moose have been observed being active during the… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Groundhogs live in the central-eastern and the northeastern United States and Canada. These rodents are often viewed as pests as they love treating people's gardens as their personal pantries. If… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago

Ball pythons are nocturnal snakes that sleep most of the day and are active at night. These snakes are also well equipped with specialized eyes to see at night. They… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago