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🦉 Night animals

Q: What sound does an owl make?

An owl says "hoo hoo"! It is awake at night. An owl has big eyes to see in the dark.

Q: Which animals are awake at night?

Owls and bats are awake at night, while we sleep. A bat sleeps upside down, hanging from a branch.

Q: Can cats see in the dark?

Cats can see better than us in the dark. A cat's eyes glow at night when light shines on them.

8 short answers for ages 3–6. Start with “What sound does an owl make?” or explore the complete set together.

What this set covers

This set has 8 short, child-friendly answers about this topic and is designed for ages 3–6. Every card adds a fact, something small to try and a prompt that keeps the conversation going.

Questions in this set

What sound does an owl make?
Why can owls see at night?
Which animals are awake at night?
Why do fireflies glow?
Can cats see in the dark?
Why do bats hang upside down?
Why do some animals sleep during the day?
Why do fireflies glow?

Tap a question to reveal the answer, share the fun fact, try the tiny activity, then talk about it together.

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Card 1/8 schedule1 min · Together What sound does an owl make? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What sound does an owl make?

An owl says "hoo hoo"! It is awake at night.

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Talk about itWhat sound does an owl make?

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Did you know?An owl has big eyes to see in the dark.

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Try itTry saying "hoo hoo" like an owl.

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Still curious?Which animals are awake at night?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 2/8 schedule2 min · Together Why can owls see at night? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why can owls see at night?

Owls have very big eyes that soak up even a little bit of light, so they can see when it is almost dark. They also hear so well that they can find a mouse just by the sound it makes.

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Talk about itWould you rather see in the dark like an owl or hear everything like an owl?

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Did you know?An owl cannot move its eyes side to side, so it turns its whole head to look around.

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Try itKeep your eyes still and try to look behind you by turning only your head, like an owl.

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Still curious?How far can an owl turn its head?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 3/8 schedule1 min · Together Which animals are awake at night? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Which animals are awake at night?

Owls and bats are awake at night, while we sleep.

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Talk about itWhat do you do at night?

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Did you know?A bat sleeps upside down, hanging from a branch.

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Try itFlap your arms like a flying bat.

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Still curious?Can cats see in the dark?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 4/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do fireflies glow? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do fireflies glow?

Fireflies make a soft light in their bellies to send messages to other fireflies in the dark. Their little flashes are a way of saying hello and finding a friend.

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Talk about itIf you could glow in one colour to say hello, which colour would you pick?

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Did you know?The light a firefly makes is cool to the touch, not hot like a light bulb.

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Try itOn a dark evening, try blinking a small flashlight slowly, like a firefly signalling in the night.

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Still curious?Are there other animals that can glow?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 5/8 schedule1 min · Together Can cats see in the dark? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Can cats see in the dark?

Cats can see better than us in the dark.

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Talk about itAre you scared of the dark?

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Did you know?A cat's eyes glow at night when light shines on them.

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Try itTurn off the light for a moment and see how your eyes get used to the dark.

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Still curious?Why do fireflies glow?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 6/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do bats hang upside down? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do bats hang upside down?

Bats rest hanging upside down because their legs are too weak to stand, but perfect for holding on. Hanging high also lets them drop straight into the air and fly away fast if they need to.

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Talk about itWhat is the strangest place you have ever fallen asleep?

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Did you know?A bat's feet lock onto the branch on their own, so it can even sleep without falling.

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Try itReach up and hold something firm above you for a few seconds. Bats hold on like that, but while they sleep.

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Still curious?Do bats really sleep all day?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 7/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do some animals sleep during the day? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do some animals sleep during the day?

Some animals sleep in the daytime and wake up at night when it is cooler and quieter. Night is a good time for them to hunt for food while other animals are asleep.

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Talk about itWould you like being awake all night, or do you love your sleep too much?

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Did you know?Animals that are awake at night are called nocturnal, like owls, bats and many cats.

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Try itThink about your day. What do you do in the morning that a night animal might do after dark?

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Still curious?Which animals are awake at exactly the same time as us?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 8/8 schedule1 min · Together Why do fireflies glow? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do fireflies glow?

A firefly has a tiny light in its belly that glows in the dark.

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Talk about itDo you like looking at lights at night?

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Did you know?A firefly's light is cool, it does not get hot.

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Try itTurn a little flashlight on and off like a firefly.

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Still curious?What sound does a cat make?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Answers are simplified for young children and checked against child-friendly science references.

🦉 Night animals

What this set covers

Questions in this set

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When the questions run out, a story

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