Naked Science Forum
Life Sciences => Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution => Topic started by: damiri on 11/03/2009 04:33:08
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The lions n tigers at the zoo have rounded irises!
Why don't my kitty cats at home?
Thanks!
Damiri
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You mean like this [???]
(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg1.eyefetch.com%2FPortfolio%255Ckb027%255C12107.jpg&hash=94e6f917555f9633c121dbc10004b299)
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Or like?
(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.istockphoto.com%2Ffile_thumbview_approve%2F989007%2F2%2Fistockphoto_989007_cat_eye.jpg&hash=0899fb45c62d31f96a68c9b6f62308c2)
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You posted 2 pics of domestic cats. They both have vertically slit irises.
Well, here is a lion and some baby tigers. Round irises! Why? lol
crazy
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The slitted irises are to help them see better in the dark when they're hunting?
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lovely piccy's !