Dec 15, 2021 · Based on our research, we rate FALSE the claim that photos show reindeer have golden eyes in the summer and blue eyes in the winter.

Oct 30, 2013 · Reindeer eyes change color during the winter, from golden to blue, something researchers say helps them to capture more light during the Arctic's dark winter months.

Dec 20, 2022 · What color are reindeer eyes? Depends on the season. An astrophysicist and an eye expert teamed up to solve the mystery of how and why reindeers’ eyes switch from yellow …

Oct 25, 2019 · The arctic reindeer is the only mammal whose eyes shine a different color depending on the season. In summer, when the sun is bright, the eyes are dazzling golden, …

Oct 29, 2013 · In the summer, reindeer eyes are golden. In the winter, they become a deep, rich blue. “That was completely unexpected,” says Jeffery. That was 13 years ago. Since then, he …

Dec 14, 2023 · Did you know that reindeer eyes turn blue in the winter? Today, we’ll take a closer look at this strange phenomenon. We want to share how and why it happens. Where do …

Jun 28, 2022 · The prized specimen was a reindeer eye, an organ that has captivated Jeffery for decades because of the beguiling metamorphosis it undergoes each year in the animals’ …

Dec 14, 2022 · It turns out reindeers' amazing night vision is thanks to a strange 'mirror' in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum that is extra sensitive to UV light

Nov 27, 2013 · Like many mammals, reindeer have a light-reflecting layer of tissue in their eyes, called tapetum lucidum (or “TL” for short). But unlike almost any other mammal, reindeer’s TL …

Dec 15, 2023 · To survive the dark and snowy Arctic winters, reindeer have evolved unique visual systems. Their eyes change color to adjust to the huge swings in sunlight between Arctic …