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This is a bit lengthy, but bear with me:
It's not a matter of "seeing black and white" or in color, but how colors are perceived. A specific nerve cell called cones allows humans and animals to perceive colors. If a person i missing a certain cone, they are considered "color blind (missing the red cone means they are unable to tell the difference between red, yellow, and green for example)." So when trying to figure out if an animal can "see in color," scientists find out what cones an animal has. Most mammals have only two types of cones, but humans and other primates have three. Birds have complex eyes, and even have more than three cones. This means that birds can perceive more colors than humans. Snakes see in color as well, but they also have a pit organ which allows them to basically see infrared light.
Dogs can actually "see in color" more so than people think. They are just missing that red cone.
Cats have fewer cones than dogs, because their eyes are more developed for night time. So they can't tell the difference between colors as well as dogs, and dogs can't tell the difference between color as well as primates.
BASICALLY, all animals see in color. Many are just missing certain cone nerve cells so they can't tell certain colors apart. That's why hunters can wear bright orange vests when they're out in the forest: other hunters can tell the difference between the green forest and the orange vest, but deers can't.
What else can I help you with?
How do scientists know some animals can only see in black and white?
look
Are zebras living things?
Yes. They are black and white striped animals. (see link below)
How are black and white spots of birds described?
All animals with eyes, including humans can see "black and white," or more specifically "light and dark." Birds can also see color. Birds have four types of color receptors in their eyes (humans have three) and can not only see all the colors we can see - they can see more, including partway into the ultra-violet range of the spectrum.
Can lizards and frogs see color?
frogs can see some color! lizards see very little, and mainly black and white
Do guinea pigs see in black and white?
No, guinea pigs do not see in black and white. They have color vision that is limited compared to humans. Guinea pigs are thought to see colors such as green, blue, and yellow, but they may not see red as well.
What animals see black and white?
No, All Animals DO NOT All See In Black And White.
How do animals see?
animals see just the same way as us. but they see different colours. some only see in black and white.
How do scientists know some animals can only see in black and white?
look
What are some special senses of animals?
birds can only see black + white
What are the names of animals that only see in black an white?
Dogs cats squirrels
Can some animals see only black an white?
well yea if they are colour blind
Do animals have ideas?
no they can only see in black and white so they don't even know what colors are.
Why animals cannot see colours?
Bulls would be the most obvious answer. Quite a lot of animals can only see in black and white.
Why do animals see black and white?
Nobody knows.
Can black labs only see black and white?
yes actually all dogs see black and white
Are animals that are awake at night can see things only in black and white?
No, animals that are nocturnal and active at night do not see only in black and white. While many nocturnal animals have adaptations that enhance their ability to see in low light, such as a higher ratio of rod cells in their retinas, they can still perceive some colors. However, their color vision is generally limited compared to diurnal animals, and they may see fewer colors or different shades.
Do all animals see black and white?
I think many of them do.
