Why Do Forests Feel So Quiet at Night?

Forests feel quiet at night because most animals are asleep or hiding. During the day, birds chirp, insects buzz, and small mammals scurry around, it’s like a busy city. At night, they all go to bed. The trees and leaves also help absorb sound, making the forest feel even more calm and still.

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  1. You walk through a forest at night and hear only your footsteps.
  2. A squirrel is sleeping in its nest up in a tree.
  3. The wind barely makes any sound as it moves through the leaves.

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