Can cats see in the dark?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

Cats have incredible night vision that allows them to see in low light conditions. While they can't see in complete darkness, they need some light to see, they can see objects in conditions that are too dark for human eyes.

Cats have specially adapted eyes that let in more light than human eyes, a larger pupil size, and more light-sensitive cells in their retina, helping them to see in dim light. They also have a reflective layer behind their retina called the tapetum lucidum, which reflects light back through the retina, giving them a second chance to see it.

It's important to note that although cats can see in the dark, this doesn't mean they can necessarily see everything clearly. Their vision can be blurry in low-light conditions, and they may not be able to perceive colors as well as they do during the day.