Eye Shapes Of The Animal World Hint At Differences In Our Lifestyles : Shots - Health News : NPR
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Tigers have round pupils, but domestic cats have vertical slits in the center of their eyes. What gives? A census of the shapes of animals' pupils suggests size and way of life each play a big role.
Tigers have round pupils, but domestic cats have vertical slits in the center of their eyes. What gives? A census of the shapes of animals' pupils suggests size and way of life each play a big role.
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Eye Shapes Of The Animal World Hint At Differences In Our Lifestyles
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