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How is it useful when cats eyes flash in the dark?

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∙ 15y ago

Updated: 7/2/2024

It's the reflection of the light off of the rods in the back of the eye. Humans have the same rods, they just do not have as many, which doesn't allow for the reflection. And due to the reflection of the light, the cat is able to see in the dark.

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Cats have a layer of specialized cells in their eyes called tapetum lucidum that reflects light, allowing them to see better in low light conditions. When their eyes flash in the dark, it's the light reflecting off the tapetum lucidum, helping them to see in the dark by maximizing any available light.

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Why does one of my cats eyes glow and the other one doesn't?

No. In the dark, the eyes of animals, especially animals that are nocturnal, will reflect light and look like they glow. This is the same thing that causes your eyes to "glow" red when someone takes a photo with a flash.

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What does your cats eye mean if it is round?

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What do Cats eyes look like in the dark?

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Why do the big cats have eyes that glow in the dark what causes their eyes to glow?

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