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well they eyes are like our eyes they can get blind
Ole Champlin
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∙ 9y agoNo, a cat's eye is not a source of light unlike some animals, for example, fireflies.
A cat's eye only reflects back some of the incoming light. This reflective layer is behind the nerve cells that detect light and allows them a second chance to react to light. As you may have noticed, a lot of light comes back out.
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∙ 13y agoCats and some other animals have a layer in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum, which acts as a reflector. This gives their eyes a 'glow.' Cats eyes are not a source of light.
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∙ 14y agoCat eyes reflect light. Because of the way their eyes are made, they do not have the same structure so cat eyes among many others reflect light quite well.
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∙ 13y agoif you are asking if a cats eye gives off light then no
but all eyes take in light
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∙ 12y agoNo, their eyes can be bright, with variety of different colors.
In the dark, yes, they are luminous.
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What do Cats eyes look like in the dark?
You cannot see cats eyes unless the light catches them, when the light does you will see a glimse of glowing grees. I looks quite spooky when you see my cats.
Why do cats eyes reflect at night?
Because cats are closely related to lions and tigers. Lions and tigers are hunters, so their eyes reflect in darkness to hunt prey, even in dim light. Domestic cats are hunters, too, and they related to lions and tigers, so their eyes reflect in the dark.
Why does one of my cats eyes glow and the other one doesn't?
No. In the dark, the eyes of animals, especially animals that are nocturnal, will reflect light and look like they glow. This is the same thing that causes your eyes to "glow" red when someone takes a photo with a flash.
How are cats eyes linked with road safety?
Both the cat's eyes and safety markers are capable of reflecting light .
Why do cats eyes go from thin to thick?
A cat's eye is affected by the setting of light.Since cats can see well in the dark, their eyes will dilatate into round pupils.Basically, a Answers.com eyes react to light in much the same way as a human's. Off Answers.com, cats can see a lot better in the dark because their pupils dilate more to allow more light into the eye.
Are cats eyes cats eyes?
Yes, Cats eyes, are 'cats eyes' although their eyes aren't the same as maybe the marble 'cats eye', only in bright light- i suppose they are just eyes though
Are human eyes a source of light?
no a human is not a source of light
Are cats eyes natural or man-made light?
If you're referring to the objects in the centre of the road - that are sometimes called cats eyes, then it's reflected light. No cats were harmed in making them.
What do Cats eyes look like in the dark?
You cannot see cats eyes unless the light catches them, when the light does you will see a glimse of glowing grees. I looks quite spooky when you see my cats.
Why do cats eyes reflect at night?
Because cats are closely related to lions and tigers. Lions and tigers are hunters, so their eyes reflect in darkness to hunt prey, even in dim light. Domestic cats are hunters, too, and they related to lions and tigers, so their eyes reflect in the dark.
Why do cats eye expand at night?
Cats eyes expand at night because They are bringing in more light to see into their eyes
Are cats eyes sensitive to bright light?
yes
Why do you see light sources?
we are able to see light source because the light from the light source enters our eyes
How does light travel from a source to your eyes?
the light goes into your pupiuls
Why do the eyes of the cat glows when seen by means of flashlights?
The cats eyes reflect the light.
Why do cats eyes glows?
Well... I only had 2 cats in my life time whitch wasn't very long because I am younger then 15 so back to the question! I used to have a male tabby and his eyes glowed in the dark... Then again I had a flash light haha cats eyes glow when it's dark and when you flash a flashlight/any light source at them! Haha I am a huge kitty lover
Why are cats eyes not really luminous in the dark?
Because there's no light reflecting at the cat's eyes.
