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Seeing Eye to Eye

Animal eyes come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. They even work in different ways. But they all do the same job. They catch light, allowing the animals to see. Check out some animal eyes up close.

Photo: Pyramid

Maya Pyramids of Chichén Itzá

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