What is hunter and prey eyes?

Hunter and prey eyes are specialized and evolved for their respective roles.

Hunter eyes generally have forward-facing eyes with overlapping fields of vision, giving them depth perception and stereoscopic vision. This allows them to accurately judge distance and hunt prey with speed and precision. Predators such as lions, tigers, and eagles have this type of eyesight.

Prey eyes, on the other hand, are generally located on the sides of the head, giving them a wider field of vision and the ability to detect approaching predators from a greater distance. This type of vision is called panoramic vision and gives prey animals like zebras, antelopes, and rabbits the ability to scan their surroundings and detect predators without turning their heads. They also have a much better low light vision than most predators.

Some animals such as the chameleon have unique eyes that allow them to have a wide range of vision and depth perception. Certain species of chameleons can move their eyes independently, allowing each eye to focus on a different object, which gives them nearly a 360-degree view of their surroundings.