When it comes to telling apart prey and predator the eyes have it, new research has shown. Prey species such as sheep and goats can be distinguished by their “letterbox” pupils while those of cats, ...

Have you ever noticed the different shape of the pupil in the eyes of different animals? Some animals, such as the dog, have circular pupils similar to the human eye. Some animals, including goats, ...

While the eyes may be a window into one’s soul, new research led by UC Berkeley scientists suggests that the pupils could also reveal whether one is hunter or hunted. An analysis of 214 species of ...

Have you ever looked at a cat and wondered why on earth they have such creepy slits for pupils? Scientists previously thought slit pupils were an advantage for being active both day and night because ...

The crocodile’s vertically slitted eyes help it judge distance at low levels, allowing it to move snappily to take its prey at speed (AFP) It is often said that the eyes are a window to the soul and ...

Berkeley -- While the eyes may be a window into one's soul, new research led by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that the pupils could also reveal whether one is a hunter ...

Hello all, it’s Manasee Wagh, service and news editor at PopMech. Years ago, I had a cat named Cyrus. I used to stare at him staring at me, and wonder what he was thinking. He had beautiful gold-green ...

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