Animal Vision and Adaptations

How do a chameleon's eyes help it find food?

• They glow in the dark.

• They can move in two different directions at the same time.

• They are very small and hard to see.

• They have a mirror-like layer.

What special feature helps a golden eagle keep its eyes clean?

• It has tiny brushes on its eyelids.

• It has a third eyelid that works like a windshield wiper.

• It blinks very fast.

• It uses its beak to clean its eyes.

How many tiny lenses can each of a dragonfly's eyes have?

• Up to 10,000

• Up to 50,000

• Up to 100,000

• Up to 310,000

What helps a clouded leopard see well in dim light at night?

• Its eyes are very small.

• It has a special mirror-like layer behind its retina.

• Its pupils are always round.

• It has extra eyes on its head.

What happens to a bullfrog's eyes when it swallows food?

• They change color.

• They sink down through openings in its skull.

• They get bigger.

• They close and stay closed for a long time.

What helps a yellow mongoose see far away and spot danger?

• Its long tail

• Its strong legs

• Standing up tall on its hind feet

• Its big ears

How do colossal squid find food in the dark ocean?

• They use their strong tentacles.

• Their eyes make their own light.

• They listen for sounds of fish.

• They wait for other animals to bring them food.

What protects a llama's eyes from bright sunlight?

• It closes its eyes tightly.

• It wears special glasses.

• Its pupils have crystals that block light.

• It hides in the shade.

Why does a desert horned viper hunt at night?

• It is too hot during the day.

• It likes to be sneaky.

• Its prey only comes out at night.

• Its eyes work better in the dark.

What is special about a tarsier's head movement?

• It can turn its head all the way around.

• It can move its eyes in different directions.

• It can only look straight ahead.

• It can move its head up and down very fast.