This cat's right eye is what is considered normal to see when looking at a cat, a pupil that is vertically slit. In comparison, the left pupil is smaller and misshapen, a D-shape rather than a ...

Unlike humans, domesticated cats have slit pupils that run vertically from the top of their eye to the bottom, sitting in the center. Those slits can sometimes appear larger or smaller depending ...

Like humans, cats use their eyes to convey all types of emotions. Paying attention to a cat's pupils is a great first step to understanding their mood. For instance, slow blinks indicate ...

Like humans, cats use their vision to see the world around them—and to hunt down their next snack. But differences between human and cat eyes mean that we see the world quite differently.

Eye contact means much more to a cat than it does to most humans. For people, looking into someone’s eyes might signal trust or affection. For cats, though, it’s a complex language.

Cats may not see as many colors as humans but have better light perception. Cats will adjust their eyes during the day, allowing less light to filter in, while their pupils will expand at night to ...

When we hear that reindeer eyes change color, most of us think of the iris—the colored part of the eye. While reindeer ...

Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note. The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the ...

Researchers develop system cat's eye-inspired vision for autonomous robotics. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 10 / 241015141345.htm ...

Illustrations of the tapetum lucidum in the retina (C) and the anatomy of a cat’s eye (D). (Courtesy: Kim et al. Sci. Adv. 10 eadp2809 (2024)) A novel camera inspired by structures within cats’ eyes ...

Cats have a reputation for being aloof and independent, but they are also equipped to love their humans fiercely. Though they often do so with cat body language that’s easy to miss!