The internal structure of an owl eye is special, too. Most vertebrates have rod cells and cone cells in their eyes. Cones detect colors. Rods detect light and motion.

The title of this article is a bit misleading: no animals can actually see in complete darkness. Animals with so-called “night vision” take a small amount of light and maximize it through evolutionary ...

Jennifer Ackerman's book reveals the incredible abilities of owls such as their exceptional hearing, silent flight, and sophisticated hunting techniques. The book explores how new technologies are ...