Reindeer eyes change color in winter — ChillScroll

A reindeer with a blue-reflecting eye in Arctic winter twilight

Reindeer eyes change color in winter

A reflective layer inside a reindeer's eye shines gold-turquoise in summer and deep blue in winter. The seasonal change helps the eye gather more light during the long Arctic twilight.

The coat changes for winter. The eyes do too.

Source · University College London ↗