8 Mammals That Hunt At Night
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13 Nov 2025
The king of the jungle ventures out in the dark of the night when the temperature is cooler to hunt its prey.
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Tigers hunt alone at night with their hunting strategy requiring them to use the darkness as cover to surprise the prey.
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Hyenas hunt in clans at night and can take down the likes of wildebeest calves and zebras.
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Solely due to their large numbers and aggresiveness, African wild dogs prefer to hunt at night.
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A solitary nocturnal hunter, leopards stalk prey silently in trees or on the ground, ambushing antelopes, monkeys, and even porcupines.
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A jaguar's hunting times are during twilight and nighttime hours. This is when they are at the peak of their powers.
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Tasmanian devils spend their days resting in dens before hunting wallabies, wombats, and birds at night, using strong jaws and a ferocious bite.
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Coyotes are active hunters at night. Their eyes, ears, and nose give them the edge during darkness over other animals.
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