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In general, the eyes of a predator face forward and the eyes of prey face more to the sides.
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How does the placement of their eyes help cats and squirrels survive?
If the eyes face forward, this means a predator. If they are on the sides of the head, this means prey.
An adaptation in which the eyes face forward?
Eyes front IS an adaptation. Better eyesight for hunters. Prey often have eyes side and that gives them better defense.
Why do old world monkeys eyes face forward?
Predatory animals have forward facing eyes so they can better focus on their prey. Prey animals have their eyes to the sides to give them a broader field of view so that predators can't easily sneak up on them.
A tiger's head is rounded and shortened and the eyes face forward?
This is the typical adaptation of the cat family. Forward facing eyes give cats binocular vision, to locate prey, and the short face gives them powerful bite force, to kill their victims.
Does a raccoon's eyes face forward?
Yes.
What colour is a polar bears eyes?
Polar bears have dark brown eyes.Their eyes are quite close together and face forwards.
An animal that is very intellegent and has eyes that face forward?
The own is believed to be an animal that is very intelligent and has eyes that face forward. This is a nocturnal bird that is often associated with bad omens.
Would a chinchilla be prey?
To many creatures, yes. You can usually tell if a creature is a predator or prey by seeing where their eyes are located. Predators have them strait forward to lock onto prey while running after it, as Prey usually have their eyes to the sides for a more ranged sight to watch for predators.
Why did dinosaurs have eyes on the sides and others on in the front?
predators only need to see forward to chase their prey, prey needs to look out for predators
Why do lions have eyes on the front of their head?
because the would have to walk backwards if the had eyes in the back!
What nocturnal hunter has eyes that face forward?
owls for starts, but monkeys, dogs, cats, and humans also have forward facing eyes. but the list could be continued and i encourage people to add to the list.
Where are prey eyes located?
Prey eyes are on the sides of their heads.
