How Cats See: Light, Colour, and Motion
Cats experience the world in ways that differ from ours, especially in low light and when spotting movement.
Vision in Low Light
Cats cannot see in complete darkness, but their eyes are adapted to low-light conditions. Their nighttime vision is eight times better than a human’s, allowing them to detect objects in dim light.
Colour and Motion
Cats have difficulty distinguishing reds and greens, while blue and yellow shades are easier for them to see. Because of this, blue or yellow toys may stand out more clearly to a cat. Fast-moving objects or vehicles appear more intense, and cats are excited by motion. Selecting toys in shades of blue or yellow can help your cat spot them better.
Field of Vision
Compared to a dog’s 20/75 vision, cats have slightly better long-distance vision at 20/30. They also have a wide 200-degree field of vision, which is 20 degrees more than humans, helping them detect movement from the sides.
Blind Spot
Cats have a blind spot right under their chin.
Key takeaways
- Cats cannot see in complete darkness.
- Their nighttime vision is eight times better than a human’s.
- They see blue and yellow better than red and green.
- Fast movement is more intense to cats.
- A wide 200-degree field of vision aids hunting.
- Selecting blue or yellow toys helps cats spot them.
- Cats have a blind spot under their chin.
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Originally reported by Modern Cat. Read the full article.
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