Edited By: Pragati Bhandari

Owls Owls are famous for their exceptional night vision. They have large eyes with a high number of rod cells, which are sensitive to low levels of light. Additionally, their facial feathers help funnel more  light to their eyes, further enhancing their night vision.

Cats Cats have vertically-slit pupils that can open wide in low light, allowing more light to enter their eyes. They also have a high number of rod cells, which aids them in seeing well in dimly lit environments.

Bats Bats are nocturnal animals that rely heavily on echolocation rather than traditional vision, but they are also adapted to see in low light. They have large eyes relative to their body size and a high rod cell density.

Tarsiers Tarsiers are small primates with huge eyes. Their eyes are so large that they cannot move within their sockets, but this allows for excellent night vision, as they have a high concentration of rod cells.

Aye Ayes Aye-ayes are lemurs found in Madagascar. They have large eyes and a special thin middle finger that they use to tap on trees. The resulting sound helps them locate insect larvae hidden inside the wood, even in the dark.

Geckos Nocturnal geckos have evolved special structures in their eyes that help them see in low light. They have a large number of rod cells and a unique lens that increases light sensitivity.

Ferrets Ferrets are crepuscular animals, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk. They have good low-light vision due to their rod cells, which enable them to see well during these twilight periods.

Sharks Many species of sharks are known to be active at night. They possess a high number of rod cells in their eyes, allowing them to see in low light conditions, which is essential for hunting and navigation in deep waters.

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