Can cats see in the dark or are they just more adept at navigating in low light conditions?
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Cats have excellent night vision and are able to see in much lower light levels than humans. This is due to their eyes having a larger pupil, a reflective layer of cells behind the retina (the tapetum lucidum), and a greater number of light sensitive rods. These adaptations allow cats to navigate in low light conditions, but they are not able to see in complete darkness.