March Mammal Madness Vocabulary Practice Test

Which statement about diurnal mammals is true?

Active at night. Active during twilight. Active during daylight hours. Hibernate in winter.

Correct Answer:

Active during daylight hours.

Explanation:

Diurnal mammals are active during daylight hours. This daily pattern means they do most of their foraging, socializing, and activities when the sun is up and rest at night, guided by their circadian rhythms. The other statements describe different patterns: being active at night points to nocturnal species, being active during twilight points to crepuscular species, and hibernation describes seasonal dormancy rather than a daily time-of-day activity pattern. So the statement that they are active during daylight hours best fits what defines diurnal mammals.

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