I am a sentinel of shadows, with a gaze that pierces the night, yet I am seldom awake in daylight. What am I?
Category: Animal · Difficulty: expert
Hint: Think of a bird that primarily hunts at night.
Answer
An elusive owl
Explanation
An elusive owl is nocturnal and known for its keen eyesight, unlike dolphins or lizards.
This is a expert animal riddle — one of the harder riddles here. The answer is An elusive owl.
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