2007-03-05 00:21:11 · 10 answers · asked by paulahnsn 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
No, but certain animals have a reflective layer in their eyes which causes them to shine when light falls upon them. So rather than glow, they reflect.
2007-03-05 00:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by Neilos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be cool if animals were to have that ability. However, if our eyes don't glow in the dark, then I'm pretty sure that animals' eyes also don't glow in the dark. There are many animals that can see in the dark--almost like X-ray vision. What I'm wondering is whether every animal sees in black and white because we only know that dogs have that capability with their eyes.
2007-03-05 00:40:19 · answer #2 · answered by killerwhalesrule19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. That glow you see is the reflection of light. The backside of the eyeball in many animal is like a colored reflecting plate. The reason you see red eyes when reflecting light off a deers eyes is due to the reddish color from the blood vessels in the eyeball.
2007-03-05 00:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their eyes appear to glow but it's actually a reflection of light hitting the back of their eye... it's a shiny type of thing..kinda like the inside shell of a greenshell..
2016-03-29 00:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by Sheila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, most animals have a highly reflective coating or their retina which helps them see in low light conditions.
2007-03-05 00:27:42 · answer #5 · answered by Huey from Ohio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do when light reflects on their eyes... I know cats do even in the dark ;)
2007-03-05 00:24:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no- its the light being reflected back that seems as tho they glow
2007-03-05 00:24:48 · answer #7 · answered by taterhead30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The light reflects on them. It's kind of freaky.
2007-03-05 00:24:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, their retinas reflect light in the dark.
2007-03-05 00:24:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no ...only if a light source reflects in they're eyes...
2007-03-05 00:24:08 · answer #10 · answered by rox_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋