Animals have eyes that are on the sides of their heads – not in front, like humans. Have you ever wondered why? According to the Museum of Osteology, having eyes located on the side of the head suggests that the animal is a prey animal. With eyes on the side of the head, the animal has better peripheral or side vision.
They can see the predators coming from the side or from behind. With eyes on the side of their heads, they have a better chance to see danger coming while they are grazing or feeding. Animals that have forward facing eyes are then considered to be predators, according to the Museum of Osteology.
With forward facing eyes, you have the ability to see and judge depth. Depth perception is necessary when tracking and pursuing prey. That being said, here are what eight animals with eyes that are normally on the sides of their heads would look like if their eyes faced forward.
You have to admit; this deer is scary! Predators would certainly leave deer alone if they looked like this!
With eyes like this, a shark looks goofy, not scary!
Yep, the bunny is still cute no matter where the eyes go!
Hmm, the chicken doesn’t look that different to me.
Pigeons look better with their eyes on the side – this bird looks cross-eyed.
With eyes on the front, dolphins look sillier.
Not bad, a giraffe could be accepted with forward facing eyes.
Not bad, a giraffe could be accepted with forward facing eyes.
Some animals really shouldn’t be seen with their eyes facing forward, like goats and sheep. It isn’t right!
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