What does this research mean for the field?

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

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the phenomenon of nocturnality in various animal species and the factors influencing it.

March 13, 2026Open Access

Nocturnality

Key Points

To explore the phenomenon of nocturnality in various animal species and the factors influencing it.
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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.

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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Svenja Tidau

Almut Kelber

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Current Biology

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Lund University

Bangor University

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Nocturnality

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