Did you know horses see the world differently?
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Here are 6 fascinating facts about horse vision:
1.- Panoramic view: Horses have a nearly 350-degree field of view, keeping them alert to predators in almost any direction!
2.- Limited color spectrum: Unlike humans, horses have dichromatic vision, meaning they see a more limited range of colors, similar to red-green color blindness.
3.- Night vision champions: Horses excel in low light thanks to a particular layer of reflective cells called the tapetum lucidum in their eyes.
4.- Depth perception with a twist: While not as precise as humans, horses can perceive depth by how close their eyes are to an object and by moving their heads.
5. Sensitive to the sun: Horses' eyes are sensitive to bright sunlight, which causes them to squint, tear up, and have difficulty seeing.
6.- Flies: a nuisance to Their Eyes: Flies can irritate a horse's eyes, leading to discomfort, infections, and even corneal ulcers.
Knowing these facts can help you care for your horse's eyes and keep them healthy!
Additional resources:
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP): https://aaep.org/
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): https://www.usda.gov/
1.- Panoramic view: Horses have a nearly 350-degree field of view, keeping them alert to predators in almost any direction!
2.- Limited color spectrum: Unlike humans, horses have dichromatic vision, meaning they see a more limited range of colors, similar to red-green color blindness.
3.- Night vision champions: Horses excel in low light thanks to a particular layer of reflective cells called the tapetum lucidum in their eyes.
4.- Depth perception with a twist: While not as precise as humans, horses can perceive depth by how close their eyes are to an object and by moving their heads.
5. Sensitive to the sun: Horses' eyes are sensitive to bright sunlight, which causes them to squint, tear up, and have difficulty seeing.
6.- Flies: a nuisance to Their Eyes: Flies can irritate a horse's eyes, leading to discomfort, infections, and even corneal ulcers.
Knowing these facts can help you care for your horse's eyes and keep them healthy!
Additional resources:
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP): https://aaep.org/
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): https://www.usda.gov/