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ScienceAnimals of the Worldusually ages 5–7

Nocturnal Animals

Know that some animals are nocturnal — active at night and sleeping during the day — and that nocturnal animals often have special features like big eyes (owls, tarsiers), large ears (bats, fennec foxes), or sensitive whiskers to help them find food in the dark

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If your child hears an owl hooting at bedtime, can they explain that owls are nocturnal — meaning they sleep during the day and come out at night — and that their big eyes help them see in the dark?

Where this sits on the map

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Builds on
Animals Everywhereages 5–7Nocturnal animals builds on knowing animals exist in diverse environments
Animal Homesages 5–7Nocturnal animals often use homes (burrows, dens) as daytime shelters
Nocturnal Animalsthis skill · ages 5–7
Unlocks
Desert Animalsages 7–9Desert nocturnal behaviour builds on understanding nocturnal concept
Animal Camouflageages 5–7Camouflage and nocturnal behaviour are related survival strategies
Predator Hunting Strategiesages 7–9Nocturnal hunting connects to predator strategies

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Curriculum alignment

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This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1). No NSW K–6 outcome code matched (v0.1). No Victorian Curriculum 2.0 code matched (v0.1).

Nearby on the map

Animal Camouflageages 5–7 Animal Homesages 5–7 Animal Record-Holdersages 5–7 Animals Everywhereages 5–7

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