What is the best time of day to view mammals?
Locally occurring mammals are usually not seen by the layperson. Most mammals have adapted their activity cycles to darkness (nocturnal). Nocturnal mammals are not easily seen by our limited vision. An easy method is to drive on country roads at night. Often, nocturnal mammals (e.g. mountain lion, coyote, fox, and coyote) will cross the road in front of you. Their eyes are adapted to gathering as much light as possible therefor when your headlights are viewed directly by a nocturnal mammal they will shine.
