“When an animal is active and when it needs access to certain resources could be critical for protecting a species.” [ Related: Mountain lions in Los Angeles become night owls to avoid humans.

the Owl quickly established itself as the animal embodiment of the power of clairvoyance. Clairvoyance of that which eludes man, clairvoyance beyond the darkness, beyond even the veil of night ...

Phew! That was close! Barn owl chicks are always hungry. So their parents have to feed them all the time. Owls aren't the only animals that come out at night. Lots of other animals are nocturnal too.