Eye Shapes Of The Animal World Hint At Differences In Our Lifestyles

Eye Shapes Of The Animal World Hint At Differences In Our Lifestyles

By Nell Greenfieldboyce

Tigers have round pupils, but domestic cats have vertical slits in the center of their eyes. What gives? A census of the shapes of animals’ pupils suggests size and way of life each play a big role.

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Via: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/08/07/430149677/eye-shapes-of-the-animal-world-hint-at-differences-in-our-lifestyles?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us

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