Many animals have superior night vision compared to humans due to specialized eye adaptations:
- Tapetum lucidum – A reflective layer behind the retina in cats, dogs, and other animals that enhances night vision
- Rod cells – Animals like owls have more rod cells, which are responsible for night vision
- Larger pupils – Animals like cats can dilate their pupils much wider than humans
While humans can see a broad spectrum of colors in daylight, we lack these specialized adaptations for night vision. This is why animals like cats can navigate easily in light conditions where humans would struggle to see anything. However, this enhanced night vision often comes at the expense of color perception or visual acuity in bright conditions.