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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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