Night Owls

These animals aren’t just awake at night—they have special night vision that allows them to see in the dark. That would come in handy for sneaking around after bedtime, right?

When most humans are sleeping, many animal species are busy with all kinds of hard work. Find out what happens after dark in the African savannah in this documentary filmed using thermal imaging technology.

Bats are one of the most famous species of nocturnal animals. But do you know what their lives are really like?

Of course, not all humans sleep at night. Some, like firefighters, often work overnight shifts. So how do they relax and catch some zzzs? Take a tour of this firehouse and learn what it’s like to work the night shift fighting fires.

Grab a flashlight and turn out the lights to practice your own version of night vision.

Think you’ve got what it takes to work out like a firefighter? We’ll find out.