Nocturnal and Diurnal Animals Worksheets
Looking for a fun way to teach your kids about nocturnal and diurnal animals?
My Nocturnal and Diurnal Animals worksheets is the perfect resource! It includes illustrations of both types of animals.
If you love this activity, you have to try these Animal Activities for Kids, too.
I know that learning about animals can be fun! That’s why I’ve designed this worksheet to be as engaging as possible. Your kids will love completing it – and they’ll learn a lot too.
Keep reading to download the animals worksheet below!
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Nocturnal and Diurnal Animals Worksheet Supplies
- Printer (I have this one)
- Paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
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Recommended Nocturnal Animal Books
Nocturnal animals are creatures that are fascinating to observe and learn about! By using these nocturnal and diurnal animal worksheets, your child will get to identify these unique creatures while also having fun.
Learn more about the day animal and the night animals with these great books. Kids will love the facts and interesting stories that these books offer.
After Dark: Poems about Nocturnal AnimalsTouch and Explore: Animals at Night (Touch and Explore, 10)Fiona the Fruit BatNight AnimalsA-Z Animals Nocturnal? Diurnal?: Ok, just one more – Book 16National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books)
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Recommended Nocturnal and Diurnal Animals Printable Activities
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Nocturnal Animals Unit: Science Pack
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Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal animals are animals that are most active during the night. Most nocturnal animals have very sensitive eyes that can help them see in the dark. Some nocturnal animals include bats, owls, moths, and rats.
Nocturnal animals typically have very special adaptations that help them survive in the dark. For example, many nocturnal animals have ears that are very large and sensitive. This helps them to hear their prey moving around in the dark.
Nocturnal animals also often have a keen sense of smell. This helps them to track down their food in the darkness.
Nocturnal animals examples
- badgers
- skunks
- raccoons
- bats
- lemurs
- scorpions
- foxes
- hyenas
- mice
- owls
Diurnal Animals
Diurnal animals are animals that are most active during the day. Diurnal animals typically have very good eyesight which helps them to see their prey during the day. Some diurnal animals include monkeys, squirrels, and birds.
Diurnal animals often have special adaptations that help them survive in the daytime. For example, many diurnal animals have fur or feathers that help to camouflage them from their predators.
Diurnal animals also often have long claws or talons which help them to catch their prey during the day.
Diurnal animals examples
- cows
- horses
- sheep
- goats
- sea turtles
- pigs
- butterflies
- chickens
- birds
What’s included in the Nocturnal and Diurnal Animals Worksheets?
The worksheets include fun cut and sort activities in both color and black and white pages.
One has smaller pictures that the student can cut and paste and sort the animals into diurnal and nocturnal animals.
The second activity has larger pictures which makes it easier for young kids to cut and paste onto the two following pages.
These worksheets are great for use at home or in the classroom. Have fun learning about animals!
Download the Nocturnal and Diurnal Animals Worksheets below
For instance, nocturnal animals may have large eyes that help them to see in the dark, while diurnal animals may have darker fur that helps to camouflage them from predators.
By learning about these different adaptations, children can gain a greater appreciation for the amazing diversity of the animal kingdom. Kids will love learning more about these amazing creatures.
Nocturnal and diurnal animals are two types of creatures that are interesting to learn about! By using these nocturnal and diurnal animal worksheets, your child will get to explore the different creatures while also having fun.
Add these animal worksheets to your animal science lessons in your homeschool.
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