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 Basics on the Vision of Cats

Hunting and moving in space is a hard task for cats which is why they use vision as the last resort. For twilight conditions, a cat’s retinas have a lot of rod cells. Such rod cells allow them to play their role exceptionally well, so cats use their excellent night vision for hunting.

However, what most people do not realize is that with great night vision and rod cells, cats have far fewer cone cells. These cone cells’ racial differences affect exactly what cats see in comparison to the average human.

Why do Cats Have Trouble Seeing Certain Colors

People think cats are color-blind creatures, but even this is not true. There is not a single cat who sees the world in black and white. So, cats are best described as dichromats. Because cats have two types of cone cells in their retina. Humans, however, are different, and trichromats, since they have three types of cones in their cells.

Then it becomes obvious, from what was mentioned before, that the two types of cones in cats are blue and green light sensitive. Thus cats can see some colors but not the range and variety of colors that humans do.

Similarities and Differences in Human and Cat Vision

Cats, like humans, rely on sight to analyze their surroundings. Cats, however, see the world in a different light. People have trichromatic vision which allows them to easily notice a variety of textures. In relatively simple terms, it is made possible by three cone cell types within the human eye which detect red, blue, and green light. This helps us to easily distinguish a wide range of shades.

This is not the case for cats as they have dichromatic vision which allows them to see the world in a bluish-green color with a blue hue and very little ultraviolet color. This implies that the bright red toy you bought is simply brownish to your cat's eyes, which is an obvious downside.

How Many Colors Can Cats See?

Cats, on the other hand, can see blue and green color ranges fairly well. If it's dark, they can spot a light grey shade and likely determine its depth which aids them in locating their prey.

However, in the case of pinks and reds, these colors would be perceived as light grey or brown instead. The case is the same with the color purple and sterile blue. Low vision contributes nothing harmful to cats overall but enables them to see their surroundings differently than humans do.

What Role Does Their Vision Play In Cat Behavior

Particular features of cat eyes help explain some of the behaviors observed in these animals. It is no accident that the cat’s ability to hunt is highest during twilight hours, roughly around dawn and dusk. This is when the cat’s prey is the most active.

This also means that they need deer much less than the average human. This sensory combination is what makes cats such excellent hunters and slippery pets.

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