How Do Animals See In The Dark? Creature Night Vision - Episode 43

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

How do wolves, mountain lions, porcupines, and other animals see in the dark? Discover God’s amazing design of night vision.

Here’s our trail map:

• What Are Nocturnal and Crepuscular Animals?
• What Animals Have Night Vision?
• How Does Night Vision Work?
• How Does God Help Us See Clearly In The Dark?

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Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“…God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.” 1 John 1:5 (NLT)

“The Light (Jesus) shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it.” John 1:5 (NCV)

“Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Nocturnal: Creatures that are mostly active at night.

Crepuscular: Creatures that are mostly active at dawn and dusk.

Tapetum Lucidum: Reflective layer in some eyes that reflects light.

Photoreceptors: Special cells in an eye that take in light and send messages to the brain.

Rods: Special photoreceptor cells that help see brightness. Rods help with night vision.

Diurnal: Creatures that are mostly active during the day.