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Prey animals have eyes on the side of their head to have a wider field of vision to detect predators. Conversely, predators typically have eyes on the front of their head to focus in on their prey better. How is it that birds of prey like falcons and eagles can hunt so well with side oriented eyes?

by /u/hello297 in /r/askscience

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