Cats have large eyes (in proportion to both body and head size) that face forward, which is common in predatory animals. Their visual field covers about 200 degrees, including their peripheral vision. Of that field, 90 degrees is “binocular”—in which both eyes work together for depth perception (such as determining how far away a bird is). Cats’ eyes are also more responsive to fast movement, ideal for allowing our beloved hunters to catch a scurrying mouse.
