10 Animals That See the World Differently

10 December 2024

BY VISHNU CHAUDHARY

1. 1. Mantis Shrimp

With 16 types of color receptors, they see a spectrum of colors invisible to humans, including UV light.

2. Eagle

With impressive vision, eagles are able to spot prey 2 miles away and have 4 to 5 times more visual acuity than humans do.

3. Cat

Cats have a reflective layer in the eyes that enables them to view well in low light conditions, but they see less color than humans.

4. Chameleon

Chameleons possess independently rotating eyes, therefore having a 360° field of view.

5. Butterflies

Butterflies can see ultraviolet light, which guides them to nectar-rich flowers that cannot be seen by humans.

6. Snakes

Snakes have the infrared vision which can detect a hot signature of prey even if completely dark.

7. Horse

Horses are almost around 360° but are blind towards a spot straight in front of them and behind their bodies.

8. Octopus

Octopuses are colorblind, yet they can see polarized light that allows them underwater with an extraordinary view.

9. Tarsier

These nocturnal primates have huge eyes that make them perfect for seeing at night.

10. Bees

Bees can see ultraviolet light and patterns on flowers to guide them to nectar-rich spots invisible to the human eye.