Can You See Outta That Pupil? by kerosene

Can You See Outta That Pupil?

Ever wondered why cats' eyes have vertical slits for pupils? Apparently it is due to their preferred mode of hunting. Vertical-slit pupils are most common among nocturnal predators that ambush their prey; this pupil shape most likely provides the sharpest way to gauge distance for a prey-snatching leap. And when Mac the Cat comes back from his night out in the morning, he does often come bearing gifts in the form of mice or rabbits...
I want it too when I have to drive at night. Interesting composition.
December 21st, 2015  
Great capture of this little hunter! Come to think of it, "rabbit gifts" would be nice.....have you tried a rabbit stew?! And, again, where do you live?! The best my cat ever brought was a lizard...
December 21st, 2015  
I have always wondered that! Thanks for clearing it up. Cool shot, I really like your crop.
December 21st, 2015  
@panthora Osia a lizard!! That made me laugh because it would never happen here (Northeast US). I love how vastly different our regions all are - how fun!!
December 24th, 2015  
Love this for the color, the cropping, and the fact I had a cat that looked like it. This fav is for the memory of Emily.
December 24th, 2015  
@ahleena Emily must have been a beautiful cat then Poppy :) thank you very much...
December 30th, 2015  
FAV! :) Of course!
January 2nd, 2016  
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