Our eyes are fascinating and complex organs with many unique capabilities. So it’s no surprise that animals’ eyes are too! Here are some fun facts about animal eyes:
Camels:
Camels live in the desert, where sand is often picked up by the wind. To protect their eyes from sand, they have two rows of eyelashes and three layers of eyelids!
Dolphins:
Bottlenose dolphins can see about the same both under and above the water, thanks to their double-slit pupils.
Rabbits:
Unlike our eyes, rabbits' eyes are on the sides of their heads. This means they nearly have a 360-degree vision field, except for a blind spot in front of their nose.
Penguins:
Since many penguins live in cold climates, you may wonder what protects their eyes from freezing. Surprisingly, the answer lies in their blood vessels. The blood vessels in penguins’ eyes are constantly pumping blood, which warms the eyes and ensures that they won’t freeze in cool environments.
Bald Eagles:
Bald eagles cannot move their eyes from side to side, but that doesn’t stop them from having great vision. They’re able to see 4 to 7 times better than humans!
Cats:
Lots of people believe that cats have night vision. Though this is false, they can see significantly better than we can in the dark. They only need 17% of the light that we do to see in dark environments.
Pandas:
While most bears have round pupils, panda bears have slitted pupils similar to a cat's. This allows them to see well in the dark, making it easier for them to find food at night.
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