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Raptors such as eagles, hawks and falcons have a reputation for having great vision, and that reputation is well-earned.
Animals with blue eyes are a rare occurrence in nature due to being linked to recessive genetics, mutations, and specific genes. Despite that, many species still have beautifully rich blue eyes ...
In the wild, seeing clearly can mean the difference between life and death. While some animals rely on speed or camouflage to survive, others have evolved a different advantage– huge eyes ...
Professor Lars Schmitz joins WIRED to guide us through a giant tree of life mapping the evolution of eyes in the animal kingdom: how they work, why they've taken the form they have, and the ...
Unlike animals, albino humans tend to have variations in eye color. They are typically blue, but some people with albinism may also have eyes that are light gray, violet, or brown.
From ostriches with eyes as big as billiard balls to fearsome giant squids, these creatures have some of the largest peepers among the world's animals.
These cute animal pictures will have you making puppy dog eyes at your computer screen.
Some animals lost their eyes over time. Others never had them at all. For these creatures, not being able to see isn’t a weakness– it’s just how they’ve adapted.
The size, ability and position of the eyes of animals can vary widely depending on the species, environment and whether the animal is predator or prey. Some animals can move their eyes ...
To understand why animals with albinism have red eyes, it’s first important to know what albinism actually is – a genetic condition that stops cells from being able to produce melanin, a ...
The Asheville Humane Society has evacuated around 100 animals to shelters outside of Western North Carolina in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. AHS facilities weren't damaged severely during the ...