Raccoons are known for their intelligence and adaptability. Here are some interesting facts about their vision and other abilities:

1. Raccoons have excellent night vision. The reflective layer in their eye lens that makes their eyes seem to glow red in the dark also magnifies images of nearby objects. This binocular vision gives them depth perception, and they have the ability to distinguish colors. However, they do not have good distance vision, so they tend to avoid open spaces, especially during the day when the reflection of light makes distant vision less reliable [^1^].

2. Raccoons have very good vision in both daylight and darkness. They can see well...