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Most animals, including man, can see at night, to varying extents.As far as I know, seeing involves perceiving light, so nothing will be able to see in total darkness, if total darkness means the total abscence of light.
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How do cats see in the dark?
The cat`s eye has extra light reflective layer in it to reflect even the dimmest of light to enable a cat to see in total darkness. The above is mostly correct, Actually no animal can see in total darkness, at least not with its eyes, Cats can see in 'near' total darkness. other animals that have the same reflective layer behind the retina (allowing the retina to detect nearly twice the number of photons as originally entered the eye) are: deer, dogs, raccoon, opossum, skunk, armadillo, there is several more.
Why can't insects see in complete darkness?
Nothing can 'see' in complete darkness, even insects. They have eyes that use the same basic process to see as humans; the reflection of light to the eye. Some creatures can know where things are in total darkness, however. They use things like sound, smell, and heat sensing.
Can cats see better at night than daylight?
A cats eyes are well adapted at seeing in dim light, as they are most active during the hours of dawn and dusk to hunt. A cat cannot see in total darkness, but can see very well with little light.
Is a zebu kind animal?
Yes it is a type of animal. Come to my page to see a website on where to see a Zebu
What animal do you watch on Day to see how long winter will last?
What animal do we watch on ________ Day to see how long winter will last
Can dog see in total darkness?
Dogs are nocturnal in a way, but they cannot see in total darkness. There would have to be some kind of slight lighting
Can snow leopard see in the dark?
Yes, all cats have excellent vision in dark conditions (except total darkness, where no animal can see).
Which of these three would see the most clearly in total darkness A leopard A Bat An Owl?
None of them. It is impossible to see in total darkness. But bats can use echo location to know whats around them. But they cannot see.
How do shrews see in the dark?
Shrews and other nocturnal animals have a layer inside their eyes that focuses the light and reflects it back into their retina. This allows them to see in only a tiny amount of light. No animal can actually see in total darkness, but they can see in what looks like blackness to us.
Can a bat see in total darkness?
Yes because they use sound to work out where things are .
Can you see an object in total darkness?
If you were in absolute darkness, like in a cave deep underground where light cannot reach, then no. You wouldn't be able to see anything because there is no light for your eyes to adjust to.
The heat-sensing organ used by timber rattlesnakes to locate a motionless animal in total darkness is called the what?
Pit Organ
The heat-sensing organ used by timber rattlesnakes to locate a motionless animal in total darkness is called the?
pit organ
The heat-sensing organ used by timber rattlesnakes to locate a motionless animal in total darkness is called?
pit organ
What is the animal bat surrounding?
It is the darkness
The more there is the less you see what?
darkness
How generic visual perception processor detects objects in daylight and in darkness?
It cannot work in total darkness, it requires a certain minimum light level to see (just like you do).
