Nocturnality

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Nocturnality is a widespread phenomenon in the animal kingdom, influenced by various adaptations and anthropogenic factors. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Svenja Tidau; Almut Kelber

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2026.01.070

March 1, 2026Current BiologyOpen Access

Nocturnality

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Key Points

To explore the phenomenon of nocturnality in various animal species and the factors influencing it.
Literature review
Analysis of animal adaptations for nighttime activity
Examination of the impact of human activities on nocturnal species
Nocturnality is widespread across many animal species.
Specific adaptations facilitate survival and activity during the night.
Human activities pose challenges to nocturnal lifestyles.

Implication

Overview highlights nocturnality adaptations in animals, indicating effects of human activities.

Abstract

Tidau and Kelber provide a brief overview of nocturnality in animals, highlighting its pervasiveness, the adaptations linked to being active at night, and anthropogenic influences.

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Tidau et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3aaa802a1e69014ccb665 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2026.01.070

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