Why is understanding nocturnal activity of wildlife useful in conservation management?

Correct answer: Because it helps manage night vehicles and tourism better

The direct answer is Option A: knowledge of nocturnal activity helps managers control night vehicles and tourism better. Nocturnal means active mainly at night. If conservation workers know when animals feed, hunt, travel or breed, they can reduce disturbance during those hours. They may close roads at night, set speed limits, restrict night safaris, use quiet lighting and protect important movement routes. This protects animals while allowing carefully planned human activity. Option A is correct because management must match the time when animals are most active. Option B is wrong because many animals, such as owls, bats and several mammals, are active at night, while some others are active in daytime. Option C is wrong because habitat remains essential at night for food, shelter and movement. Option D is wrong because night studies provide useful evidence and strengthen conservation decisions. Memory cue: know the animal's active time, then control human disturbance at that time.