8 Animals That Are Naturally Blind
By: Bhavya Sukheja
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04 December 2024
Numerous species throughout the animal kingdom have evolved to be completely blind, with some even lacking eyes
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These animals often live in dark conditions where other senses play more of a role in their daily routines. So, here 8 animals with next to no vision
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Mexican tetra, also known as ‘blind cave fish', is strange pinkish-white in colour. It detects prey using a ‘lateral line' - a motion-sensing organ found in fish and amphibians
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Some species of salamanders, like the olm, have underdeveloped eyes covered by skin. They “see” their world through sound, sensing vibrations in the waters and on the ground
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Brahminy blind snake is the world's only unisexual snake, per the BBC. This tiny mysterious reptile is blind, however, it can find and devour a plentiful supply of insects
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The star-nosed mole is completely blind. And like other blind species, this mole has evolved other powerful senses, particularly touch
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Giant blind mole rats can be found living in underground burrows. This creature may not be completely blind. They have small eyes covered by a layer of skin and thick fur
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Pacific lamprey has a round sucker mouth, lined with sharp teeth. This creature spends its first 5 years with undeveloped eyes covered in skin
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Kaua‘i cave wolf spider is a species of wolf spider, which is notable for being the only member of the family to lack eyes. It relies on its sense of touch to detect prey
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Texas blind salamander is found only in underground streams and deep pools in one region of Texas. Their “eyes” are still visible but inactive
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