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Why do owls have large pupuils?

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∙ 14y ago
Updated: 11/19/2022

Since these birds hunt at night (they are nocturnal animals) they have to adjust their eyes to the darkness. Having big pupils helps this. Why do they need to adjust? Well as I said these birds hunt at night, they need to see their prey in the exact spot its in.

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