Which Animals Have Tapetum Lucidum?

A large number of animals have the tapetum lucidum, including deer, dogs, cats, cattle, horses and ferrets. Humans don't, and neither do some other primates. Squirrels, kangaroos and pigs don't have the tapeta, either.

Do horses have a tapetum lucidum?

The tapetum lucidum is a light-reflective tissue in the eyes of many animals. ... The horse has one of the largest eyes of any living animal and also has excellent vision in low-light environments.

Do lions have a tapetum lucidum?

California sea lions have a well-developed tapetum lucidum, a layer of reflecting plates behind the retina. These plates act as mirrors to reflect light back through the retina a second time, increasing the light-gathering ability of the rod cells.