Complete Clue List
Across
1. Known to howl at the moon (pl.)
6. Flightless bird from New Zealand
7. African monkey that operates at night; "Otolemur crassicaudatus"
9. Risque US Army acronym for a bad situation
10. Flying mammals who navigate by sonar
12. German exclamation: "___ du Lieber!"
14. Of highest status
15. Housepet, will prowl the alleys after sunset
17. Night-hunting bird species known for its wisdom
18. Night-flying relative of the butterfly
19. Fine ladies magazine, which I assume features evening wear
20. Perhaps the most feared nocturnal animal, if you've a sensitive nose
Down
1. Spun by the Black Widow
2. City of Angels; home to Moonridge park and its "flashlight safaris"
3. Shelled, aquatic reptiles that usually lay their eggs at night (2 words)
4. Domain of the White-throated Nightjar
5. They may be king of the jungle, but they especially reign at night (pl.)
8. Cute but utterly destructive masked bandits of North American garbage bins (pl.)
10. Mr. T's character on "The A-Team" (init.)
11. "The Ties ____ Bind"
13. Smallest member of the dog family; a problem species in some cities
16. Arrogant Worms song: "Rippy ___ Gator" (and, yes, alligators can be nocturnal)