"Cats can see in the dark because the structure of their eyes, and specifically their retinas, permits them 'better' vision than humans when light levels are low," Plummer said. "Cats have a higher percentage and concentration of rod photoreceptors than humans, which means they have better sensitivity to light, and can see more in low levels of illumination than we can."

[–] InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I understand that, but the center has no light. Or does it have a dim LED?

[–] a_wild_mimic_appears@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 month ago

there's still enough light for cats, believe me; and they use their whiskers as navigational aid too btw

[–] dingus@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

So I just got a cat and I have been leaving the light on by the litterbox at night. Are you telling me I can shut it off and he'll still find it ok lol I am dumb