Lions have several adaptations for hunting in low light conditions, also known as crepuscular hunting. Their adaptations include:
Nocturnal Vision: Lions have excellent night vision due to a high number of rods in their eyes, which help them see in low light conditions.
Tapetum Lucidum: Lions have a reflective layer behind the retina called the tapetum lucidum, which enhances their ability to see in dim light by reflecting light that has passed through the retina back into it.
Specialized Eyes: Lions have slit-like pupils that can expand widely in low light conditions to allow more light to enter the eye, improving their vision at night.
Enhanced Sense of Hearing: Lions rely on their acute sense of hearing to locate prey in the dark when their vision is limited.
Camouflage: Lions have a tawny-colored coat that provides them with effective camouflage in low light environments, helping them to stalk and ambush prey successfully.
