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Why do big cats have round irises and little cats have slitted irises?
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Why do big cats have round irises and little cats have slitted irises?
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Why do big cats have round irises and little cats have slitted irises?
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The lions n tigers at the zoo have rounded irises!
Why don't my kitty cats at home?
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Why do big cats have round irises and little cats have slitted irises?
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You mean like this [
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Or like?
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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
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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 !
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