Owls, Owls, Owls
Bats
Cities at Night
Nighttime Senses
100

This small animal is a favourite dinner of many owl species.

What is a mouse?

100

Unlike birds, bats have wings made of this material.

What is skin?

100

This household pet likes to stay up at night, like it's bigger cousin the cougar.

What is a cat?

100

This adaptation for shrews helps them navigate at nighttime.

What are long whiskers?

200

This name is often used for baby owls before they leave the nest.

What is Owlets?


200

When the caves are full, bats like to sleep in this man-made object.

What is a Bat Box?

200

This masked bandit likes to raid dumpsters at night, though its original home is the forest.

What is a raccoon?


200

This adaptation helps cats wander around the house, even when no lamps are on.

What is increased eyesight?

300

This "mask" of feathers helps Barn Owls locate their prey.

What is Facial Disc?

300

Despite drinking blood in movies, bats in BC only eat this for their midnight meals.

What are flying insects?

300

This striped animal is one that you often smell before you see, especially in the dark.

What is a Skunk?

300

This sense helps moths locate their family during the nighttime.

What is scent?

400

This "Pill" can be hard to swallow, making owls leave them behind after their meal.

What is a pellet?

400

Bats are able to fly even though they do not have these on their wings.

What are feathers?

400

This smaller cousin of the wolf often can be found browsing farm fields for mice and rabbits.

What is a coyote?

400

This sense helps owls find mice to eat during the night.

What is hearing?

500

This owl uses old badger holes to build its nest in.

What is a Burrowing Owl?

500
Bats wings have lots of bones that are similar to these bones in humans.

What are hand bones?


500

This animal has a long skinny tail and is often found in garbage cans

What is a Rat?


500

This sense helps bats "see" the trees and avoid flying into them.

What is hearing? (echolocation)

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