A chameleon is able to see in different directions at the same time. This enables it to ‘multitask’- watch for predators and look for food. As a mom, I can think of times when I wish I had eyes like that – watch the toddler and keep an eye on the frying pan, watch the kids and read a book, look out for danger as we walk as well as look at the sky.
Well, this experiment won’t enable you to do that, but it does give you an idea of what it’s like to see in two different directions.
Get an egg carton. Cut two egg holders from it. Make a hole in the bottom of each carton of
about 0.5 cm across. The holes should be a slightly off-centre. Put the egg holder over each of your eyes ( the holes pointing in different directions).
What do you see? Or rather, how do you see?
Our eyes are placed in front, enabling us to perceive depth and to have binocular vision.
Observe where horses’ eyes are placed. Horses’ eyes are placed at the sides of their heads and
they are placed high up. This gives them a 360 degree vision, enabling them to see far above
their heads as well. Amazing.
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