In Alaska, wolves hunt reindeer relentlessly
To avoid predation, arctic reindeer have evolved a life saving adaptation
They can see UV light, so a perfectly camouflaged wolf against the snow would appear black as it’s fur can’t absorb UV light
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To avoid predation, arctic reindeer have evolved a life saving adaptation
They can see UV light, so a perfectly camouflaged wolf against the snow would appear black as it’s fur can’t absorb UV light
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And to capture even more light ...something amazing happens
As summer fades, reindeer eyes also change colour, to deep blue which further enhances the animals vision, helping it to see in dramatically different light levels
This is how it works.. cutt.ly/fTW1oFV
As summer fades, reindeer eyes also change colour, to deep blue which further enhances the animals vision, helping it to see in dramatically different light levels
This is how it works.. cutt.ly/fTW1oFV
*So the wolfs fur absorbs the UV light whilst the surrounding snow reflects it*
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