nocturnal predators
Darkness-dwelling meat-eaters
Nocturnal predators are animals that hunt at night.
The phrase combines two biological terms: nocturnal describes creatures active during darkness, while predators are animals that kill and eat other animals.
Owls, bats, and many cats are nocturnal predators.
The term appears in nature documentaries and ecology discussions: Nocturnal predators have evolved exceptional night vision.
- barn owlHeart-faced nocturnal raptor
- tapetum lucidumLight-reflecting ocular membrane
- eyeshineReflected light from eyes
- glowing eyesIlluminated organs of sight
- cat eyesA predator's night-piercing orbs
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