In: Biology
Cats are crepuscular -- which means that they are most active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. However, some house cats that either started off as strays or spend a lot of time outdoors, may develop the habit of being most active at night due to the fact that night time is when their prey is most active.
Young cats are full of energy and can be rambunctious at any time of the day or night. Fear may cause your cat to hide during the day, when people and other animals are most active, and then come out at night when they feel safe. Your cat is responding to your schedule. Many owners first start to interact and play with their cats when they get home in the evenings. This causes a shift in the cat’s day and results in them reaching their peak activity level at night.