I WONDER - Do Animals See Differently From Humans?

Certain animals can perceive colors that humans cannot, such as ultraviolet light, which is visible to some insects and mammals. Conversely, some animals, like dogs and cats, have a more limited color vision compared to humans.

Which type of light can some animals see that humans cannot?

• Infrared light

• Gamma rays

• Ultraviolet light

• X-ray light

Which of the following animals is known to see ultraviolet light?

• Elephants

• Cats

• Dogs

• Reindeers

What is a characteristic of ultraviolet light in relation to human vision?

• It is visible to humans

• It is harmful to humans

• It is invisible to humans

• It is the same as visible light

Compared to humans, how do dogs and cats perceive colors?

• They see fewer colors

• They see more colors

• They see more vibrant colors

• They see the same colors

Which statement is true about the color perception of dogs and cats?

• They see the same colors as humans

• They see fewer and less vibrant colors than humans

• They cannot see any colors

• They see more vibrant colors than humans