Fun Facts
Why Do Cats’ Eyes Seem to Glow?
The short answer
Cats have a reflective layer behind the retina called the tapetum lucidum.
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- Cats have a reflective layer behind the retina called the tapetum lucidum.
- It reflects light back through the eye and helps them see better in low-light conditions.
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