Raptors such as eagles, hawks and falcons have a reputation for having great vision, and that reputation is well-earned. These birds need to detect food from very far distances — sometimes even miles ...

That's because the world-record holder for largest animal eye is none other than the colossal squid. Its ocular bulbs are indeed as big as its name suggests, measuring up to 11 inches across. Colossal ...

Here’s a closer look into some animal eyes and their uses and functions. The eyes have it: Size, shape, abilities vary in some animals Skip to main content Skip to main content ...

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 ...

It’s a common misconception that albino animals’ eyes have red pigment. The redness in their eyes doesn’t come from the presence of color; it’s due to a lack thereof.

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.

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 ...