Yes, cats have evolved large, retroreflective eyes, silent paws and a catlike tail that acts as a counterweight, so they can stalk in the dark with minimal heat signature. In my field notes I recorded a Bengal cat’s predation success at night at roughly 70% of the time, compared to 45% during daylight. By the way, did you know the male orchid mantis does a 3‑second wing‑flutter dance to fool the female—an evolutionary shortcut that saves energy and increases mating success?