* More Rods: The retina of a cat's eye has a much higher concentration of rods compared to humans. Rods are light-sensitive cells responsible for detecting low levels of light, which is crucial for seeing in the dark.
* Tapetum Lucidum: Cats have a special reflective layer behind the retina called the tapetum lucidum. This layer reflects light back through the retina, increasing the amount of light that reaches the rods. This allows cats to see in very low light conditions, much better than humans.
* Larger Pupils: Cats have pupils that can dilate much wider than human pupils, allowing them to let in more light. This allows them to gather more light in low-light conditions.
* Excellent Peripheral Vision: Cats have a wide field of vision, which helps them detect movement in the dark.
These adaptations allow cats to see in very low light conditions that would be near impossible for humans. However, it's important to note that they still can't see in complete darkness. Their vision is just much better than ours in those conditions.