While we read the eye poster in the doctor's office, we learned many fascinating things about the eyes of animals. I knew that many animals can see better than humans in the dark because of the "tapetum"-the silver lining inside their eyes. It works like a little mirror. (I've even seen this lining while doing dissections in A&P class.) Owls of course are notorious for their night vision as well. On a moonlit night, it is said they can spot a mouse 150 feet away. Many fish can see bright colors that humans cannot. Hawks and eagles have extraordinary eyesight compared to humans. These animals have amazing eyes.
Friday, August 10, 2007
DId You Know About Animal's Amazing Eyes?
Did you know about animal's amazing eyes?
While we read the eye poster in the doctor's office, we learned many fascinating things about the eyes of animals. I knew that many animals can see better than humans in the dark because of the "tapetum"-the silver lining inside their eyes. It works like a little mirror. (I've even seen this lining while doing dissections in A&P class.) Owls of course are notorious for their night vision as well. On a moonlit night, it is said they can spot a mouse 150 feet away. Many fish can see bright colors that humans cannot. Hawks and eagles have extraordinary eyesight compared to humans. These animals have amazing eyes.
While we read the eye poster in the doctor's office, we learned many fascinating things about the eyes of animals. I knew that many animals can see better than humans in the dark because of the "tapetum"-the silver lining inside their eyes. It works like a little mirror. (I've even seen this lining while doing dissections in A&P class.) Owls of course are notorious for their night vision as well. On a moonlit night, it is said they can spot a mouse 150 feet away. Many fish can see bright colors that humans cannot. Hawks and eagles have extraordinary eyesight compared to humans. These animals have amazing eyes.
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