The animal that makes a loud screeching noise at night are red foxes.
Red foxes are known for their screams, especially during the mating season, which can sound like human screams.
Other animals that make loud screeching noises at night are barn owls, howler monkeys, coyotes and bats.
Barn owls make a screeching, raspy call, especially during their mating season and coyotes, howler monkeys and bats produce sounds which are perceived as screeches and screams.
The animal that sounds like a baby crying at night is Lyrebird.
Lyrebirds are birds that are known for their exceptional mimicry abilities and they an also imitate the sound of a crying baby.
A lyrebird is either of two species of ground dwelling Australian birds which compose the genus Menura, and the family Menuridae.
The Tasmania population is thriving and even growing.
Across the rest of its large range, the lyrebird is common, and is evaluated as being of least concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Some cats also can make high pitched meows that sound like baby crying and most particularly kittens.
Porcupines also can emit shrill, whimpering sounds which can also sound like a baby crying at night or any other time.
Hedgehogs can also make a variety of different vocalizations, which include whimpers and squeaks which can also sound like baby crying.
Bobcats also have a distinctive cry which can also sometimes sound like a baby crying or baby's wailing.
And beavers can also make loud, whimpering sounds when they are distressed, which can also resemble a baby crying.
These animals often make the sounds that sound like a baby crying for different reasons, such as for expressing fear, communicating with their young or even for attracting of mates.
If you happen to hear a crying sound at night, it's also best to investigate and determine the source of the crying sound or sound of the animal as safely as you can to ensure your safety.