ANIMALS WITH EXCELLENT NIGHT VISION

Jul 26, 2024 Tanvi Kaushik

Deer eyes have a reflective layer that makes them shine in the dark when light hits them

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Cats have more rods and cones than humans, enabling them to see with much less light

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Unique cells in frogs' retinas enable excellent night vision

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Cockroaches see without light by slowly absorbing it instead of reflecting it

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Owls' large eyes allow them to capture fish, reptiles, insects, spiders, mice, and other small mammals

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A layer in red foxes' eyes reflects light back, doubling their vision capability

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