Definition of «nocturnal creatures»

The phrase "nocturnal creatures" refers to animals or beings that are active or awake during the night and sleep during the day.

A variety of nocturnal creatures come out to play and their chirps, whistles and buzzing echoes through the night. (villascostarica.com)
Go on a twilight forest walk as nocturnal creatures awaken. (nationalgeographicexpeditions.com)
That is why it may surprise you to know cats aren't lazy at all, but rather nocturnal creatures by nature. (blog.pawedin.com)
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