Science - Animal Adaptations
Night Primates (Video 1:33) Wild Kratts
In this clip, get introduced to Chris and Martin Kratt and their featured animal: the slow loris. They point out how the loris has evolved large eyes to adapt to low-light environments, and talk about how our pupils dilate to let in more light. |
Techno Googly-Eyes (Video 2:52) Wild Kratts
The Kratt brothers test out new night goggles that emulate night-vision adaptations: wide-open irises and extra-sensitive cones. But soon they realize the risks of traveling out at night without the right adaptations… or equipment. |
Night Wandering (Video 2:13) Wild Kratts
Lost out at night, the Kratts remember to use their senses to find their way in the dark. After their pupils dilate it’s much easier to see; plus using their other senses helps out as well. |