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How Rabbits Watch The World Without Turning Around

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How Rabbit Vision Works: Rabbits have one of the widest fields of vision among land animals. Their eyes are placed on the sides of their heads instead of the front. This eye placement allows them to see nearly all the way around their bodies. In most cases, a rabbit can see behind itself without turning its head at all. Their total field of vision reaches close to 360 degrees. There are only two small blind spots, one directly in front of the nose and one directly behind the head. Everything else stays within view.

The Mystery Behind Zebra Stripes: Nature's Boldest Pattern

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For over a century, scientists have debated the purpose of zebra stripes. These distinctive black and white patterns make zebras one of the most recognizable animals on Earth, yet their function remained unclear until recent research provided surprising answers.