Scientists Edge Us Closer to Seeing What Other Animals See
Ever wonder how other animals literally see the world? Well, a new study brings us one step closer and shows remarkable differences in perception.
I’d always heard people talk about how cool cat eyes are. I figured it was because of their pupil shape and because cats can see well in the dark. Then, I became a proud cat mom for the first time and noticed another fascinating aspect of cat eyes. Our human pupils and irises are at the front of our eyeballs, but a cat’s is set back behind a thick transparent layer. So, being me, I became curious about how the anatomy of their eye affects their vision.
I learned a lot and found this visual helpful, but what about other animals? How do insects, squirrels, or zebras see the world? It turns out that science just took a big step forward in finding out. For the first time, biologists developed a way to create videos depicting how other animals see the world visually. I’m obviously excited about this breakthrough because it helps me satisfy personal curiosities, but it’s also exciting for other reasons.
Human Perspective
Humans, like all other primates, are highly visual creatures. We rely heavily on visual cues to survive…
