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Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution / Why do wild cats have round pupils?
« on: 08/07/2011 18:01:02 »
Acmae asked the Naked Scientists:
Dear naked scientists -
I am a big and faithful fan of your show. Thanks for all the info you guys broadcast.
I have a question about feline eyes:
Unlike domesticated cats or lynxes, wild cats (bobcats, wild cat, lion, jaguar, puma, cheetah) don't have a slit-shaped pupil, but rather a round one, like ours. why is that?
Thanks and keep up the nice work!
Acmae
What do you think?
Dear naked scientists -
I am a big and faithful fan of your show. Thanks for all the info you guys broadcast.
I have a question about feline eyes:
Unlike domesticated cats or lynxes, wild cats (bobcats, wild cat, lion, jaguar, puma, cheetah) don't have a slit-shaped pupil, but rather a round one, like ours. why is that?
Thanks and keep up the nice work!
Acmae
What do you think?