Reindeer experience a seasonal change in eye color that enhances their ability to see in dim Arctic light. This adaptation involves a shift in the tapetum lucidum from gold-turquoise in summer to deep blue in winter. The deep blue reflection helps reindeer forage and detect predators in low-light conditions. Changes in collagen fibril spacing within the eye’s reflector contribute to this transformation.
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