BBSRC | How animals adapt to their #environment | #Reindeer see a world of #UVLight @bbsrcmedia | Uploaded May 2011 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Researchers have discovered that the #ultraviolet light (UV) that causes the temporary but painful condition of snow blindness in humans is life-saving for #reindeer in the arctic.
A BBSRC-funded team at University College London published a paper in the Journal of Experimental Biology that shows that this remarkable visual ability is part of the reindeer's unique adaptation to the extreme arctic environment where they live.
Learn how this remarkable adaption allows arctic reindeers to take in live-saving information in conditions where normal mammalian vision would make them vulnerable to starvation, predators and territorial conflict.
It also raises the question of how reindeer protect their eyes from #UV damage which is harmful to human vision.
Uncover the true importance of a reindeer's ability to adapt and discover the full insights of this fascinating research project. Press play now!
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Researchers have discovered that the #ultraviolet light (UV) that causes the temporary but painful condition of snow blindness in humans is life-saving for #reindeer in the arctic.
A BBSRC-funded team at University College London published a paper in the Journal of Experimental Biology that shows that this remarkable visual ability is part of the reindeer's unique adaptation to the extreme arctic environment where they live.
Learn how this remarkable adaption allows arctic reindeers to take in live-saving information in conditions where normal mammalian vision would make them vulnerable to starvation, predators and territorial conflict.
It also raises the question of how reindeer protect their eyes from #UV damage which is harmful to human vision.
Uncover the true importance of a reindeer's ability to adapt and discover the full insights of this fascinating research project. Press play now!
Learn more ▶️ ukri.org/about-us/bbsrc
Let’s connect!
Twitter 🔗 twitter.com/BBSRC
LinkedIn 🔗 linkedin.com/company/bbsrc
YouTube 🔗 youtube.com/user/bbsrcmedia
We think you’ll like…
▶️ youtu.be/UOT7HOuZNno
▶️ youtu.be/Cgz_3rCO3dU
ABOUT BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (BBSRC)
EPSRC creates knowledge in engineering and physical sciences for UK capability to benefit society and the economy.
Find out more ▶️ ukri.org/councils/bbsrc
#BBSRC #Biotechnology #BiologicalSciences #BiotechnologyResearch #Innovation
