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Which animal can see in total darkness - an owl, a raccoon, or a skunk?

Question #64359. Asked by sunshine_7442.

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myjoey
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myjoey
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Nothing can see in total darkness, but owls are one of the best at making use of any available light.

Apr 06 2006, 5:54 PM
kaylofgorons
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kaylofgorons
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Bats can "see" in total darkness in that they can find whatever they want in a cave without a single ray of light. Dolphins and whales can do the same thing, and so can one or two species of birds.

The animals you listed can see in near darkness; owls coming the closest, and probably being able to find prey without seeing it because they also have incredible hearing.

Apr 06 2006, 9:54 PM
Arpeggionist
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Arpeggionist
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Also, some species of birds have infra red vision, which allows them to detect any warm-blooded prey.

Apr 06 2006, 11:23 PM
koban
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koban

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owls can see in total darkness the best

Apr 09 2006, 12:01 PM
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