What Kind of Animal Are You at Night?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Whether you're a true night owl or you go to bed with the chickens, there's an animal you are a whole lot like during the nighttime hours. Once you tell us about your daytime and your nighttime routines, we think we'll be able to figure out which animal you are when the lights are out. One thing is already for sure—you have a lot more animal instincts than you might realize!

We are going to do our best to get to the heart of your nocturnal life. Even if you do go to bed at 7 PM, your inner animal is carefully and cautiously looking out for you while you sleep. By figuring out which traits you have in common with the world of nocturnal animals, you'll give your nighttime animal away.

From owls to raccoons, nocturnal animals tend to march to the beat of their own drum. With this in mind, your complete honesty is needed to figure out which animal you are at night. Even your quirks and the things you dream about can go a long way towards finding out which animal is lurking beneath your surface while you sleep. Are you ready to find out which one?

What do you wear to bed?

It depends on my mood.

I wear pajamas.
I wear lingerie.

I prefer to sleep nude.

Which word describes your last dream?

Spooky

Hilarious
Forgettable

Sexy

What is the last thing you do before you fall asleep?

I turn off the TV.

I set my alarm.
I fluff my pillows.

I snuggle up to my partner.

When you wake up, what's the first thing you do?

I hit the snooze button.

I take a shower.
I stretch.

I curse at the world.

Which animal are you most like during the day?

Sloth

Wolf
Horse

Chicken

Do you eat a lot of midnight snacks?

I don't snack after dinner.

I eat snacks when I feel like it.
I eat snacks all the time.

If I have the munchies, I do.

How many times do you wake up at night?

I never wake up when I'm out.

I wake up when I hear something.
I wake up every few hours.

That's up to my bladder.

Do you sleep with a nightlight?

I leave a few outdoor lights on.

I do have a nightlight.
I leave a hallway light on.

I prefer to sleep in the dark.

How many pets sleep with you?

I don't have any pets.

Does my spouse count?
A couple of them sleep with me.

They have their own beds.

What time do you usually go to bed?

It's always after midnight.

I go to sleep before 11 PM.
I stay up until at least 2 AM.

It depends on the night of the week.

Could you work night shift?

I would love it!

I have in the past.
I prefer the day shift.

I like working evenings.

How do you relax before bed?

I watch some television.

I like to read a little.
A long bath always relaxes me.

I drink some warm milk.

What are you like in the morning?

Grumpy

Energetic
Confused

Slow

Which animal are you like when you are hungry?

Wolverine

Bear
Badger

Turtle

Which nighttime activity would you like most?

Stargazing

Dancing
Sleeping

Intimacy

What would you do on a red-eye flight to stay awake?

I would read.

I would watch movies.
I wouldn't bother trying to stay awake.

I would make friends on the plane.

When is the last time you stayed up all night?

Recently

A long time ago
Last semester

My last birthday

What is the best way to wake up?

Coffee

cuddles
Alarm

Sunlight

Which nocturnal animal do you think is most interesting?

Scorpion

Koala
Hedgehog

Beaver

Do you take a lot of naps?

I nap every chance I get!

I nap on my days off.
I never take naps.

I take naps when I'm tired.

Can you sleep in a moving car?

I'm too busy driving.

It makes me queasy.
I can sleep anywhere.

If it's a long trip, I can.

What time of day are you most productive?

Mornings

Evenings
Nighttime

Afternoon

Which animal's lifestyle do you envy the most?

Lion

Labrador retriever
Salmon

King Cobra

Which animal ability would you like to have?

I wish I could fly.

It must be nice to be fed and housed.
I would most like to sleep when I want.

It would be cool to battle for mates.

Do you often see the sunrise?

I never see the sunrise.

If I'm still awake, I see it.
I see it every morning.

I see more sunsets.

Are you a light sleeper?

I can sleep through anything.

I can hear insects from miles away.
It depends on how tired I am.

I don't think so.

Which animal phrase sums you up best?

Sweet as a rattlesnake

Smart as a dolphin
Slow as a sloth

Mean as a bear

Which nighttime creature is the scariest?

Werewolf

Vampire
Ghost

Demon

Do you feel the effects of the full moon?

No, but my pets do.

I certainly do.
It's a bunch of hogwash.

Sometimes, I do.

Are you afraid of mice?

I'm afraid of rats.

They are kind of cute.
They freak me out.

I'm more afraid of humans.

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