Crocodile

The African crocodile eye is very specialized. Having remained relatively unchanged for millions of years, the croc is an impressive hunter.

• Croc’s have excellent night vision
• Croc’s have vertically slit pupils that open extremely wide allowing for excellent night vision
• Mirrored retinal receptors help croc’s see in dim and murky waters
• The crocodile can retract their eyeballs during dangerous situations such as fights
• Crocodiles have a nictitating membrane (third eye lid) that provides protection under water
• Crocodile eyes are arranged so that they can see straight ahead, AND to the side and to some extent behind them
• Crocodiles have worse vision than humans when it comes to detail, but croc’s have better night vision and sensitivity to motion than humans.