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Crepuscular

usgb/krɪˈpʌskjələr/Volume
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Animals and TimePlay
Crepuscular creatures are most active during twilight, unlike nocturnal or diurnal ones. SlideDeer are another example of crepuscular animals, often seen at dawn and dusk.
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Not Just DarkPlay
Crepuscular doesn't mean active at night, but specifically during the soft light of dawn and dusk. SlideThough owls are thought to be crepuscular, many are actually nocturnal.
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Crepuscular animals can be hard to spot because of the low light during their active hours. SlidePhotographing crepuscular species requires skill due to the dim lighting conditions.
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