Here's Why Cats Have Such Strange, Haunting Eyes, Explained by

Cats have some of the most unique eyes in the animal world: Instead of having circular pupils like humans, the black parts in the centres of their eyes are vertical - which can adapt quickly and can open and close like the aperture of a camera. 

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Black Cats Big Yellow Eyes Close Up Royalty Free Vector

Optics of cat eyes

Optics of cat eyes

Through Glowing Eyes: What Do Cats See? • Encyclopaedia Felidae

Through Glowing Eyes: What Do Cats See? • Encyclopaedia Felidae

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Optics of cat eyes