Why Do Forests Sound So Quiet at Night?

Forests are quiet at night because most animals go to sleep. During the day, birds chirp and insects buzz, but when it gets dark, they all rest. The trees help too, their leaves absorb sounds like a blanket covering everything.

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  1. A bird stops singing when the sun goes down.
  2. The leaves on trees absorb sounds like a blanket.
  3. Insects buzz less during the night.

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Categories: Environment · forest sounds· nocturnal animals· ecology· acoustics· nature at night