What makes an animal crepuscular?

An animal is considered crepuscular if it is most active during twilight, which is the time between sunset and sunrise. This means they are most active during the low-light conditions just before and after dawn and dusk.

Examples of crepuscular animals include:

- Bats

- Owls

- Raccoons

- Skunks

- Foxes

- Deer

- Moose

- Elk

- Squirrels

- Chipmunks

- Beavers

- Opossums

- Armadillos

- Hedgehogs

- Tenrecs

- Pangolins

- Aye-ayes

- Slow lorises

- Bushbabies

- Galagos

- Pottos

Crepuscular animals are adapted to living in low-light conditions, and they often have large eyes and sensitive hearing to help them navigate their environment. They may also have specialized fur or coloration that helps them blend in with their surroundings and avoid predators.

Many crepuscular animals are also nocturnal, meaning that they are most active at night. However, some crepuscular animals may also be active during the day, especially in cloudy or shaded areas.