The Animal That Moves Its Eyes 360 Degrees
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The chameleon is famous for moving its eyes in nearly a full 360-degree circle.
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It can rotate each eye independently to look in different directions, providing panoramic vision to spot both predators and prey.
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Each of a chameleon's cone-shaped eyes can move and focus separately, allowing it to see behind and in front simultaneously.
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This independent action gives them almost 360-degree vision, helping them monitor their entire environment.
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When they spot prey, they can focus both eyes in the same direction for precise depth perception and to shoot out their long tongue.
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They can survey their surroundings thoroughly while remaining still, using their camouflage and slow movements to stay hidden.
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It saves them from having to turn their heads constantly, keeping them camouflaged within the foliage.
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A muscular eyelid covers most of their eyeball, leaving only the pupil exposed, which protects their eyes.
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