Rabbits, known for their liveliness and cuteness, hold a special place in the hearts of many as beloved pets.

Have you ever taken notice of the variety of eye colors that rabbits possess?

Contrary to common belief, not all rabbits have red eyes.

Rabbits' eyes exhibit a range of colors, including tones such as red, blue, and teal.

Furthermore, intriguingly, some rabbits even exhibit different-colored eyes—one on each side—showcasing a captivating array of hues including white, black, grey, and brown.

Among them, the white rabbit stands out due to its fur, which boasts minimal pigment.

A curiosity arises: Why then do the eyes of white rabbits appear red instead of the anticipated white?

The natural color of a rabbit's eyeball is actually colorless.

The perception of red emanates from the reflection of blood within the eye. Categorically, rabbits' eyes span a spectrum of colors—red, blue, teal, black, and grey.

The interplay of eye color and fur hue is a fascinating phenomenon. Black-furred rabbits sport eyes of ebony, while their grey-furred counterparts exhibit eyes with a matching shade.

The presence of pigment in a rabbit's body defines its fur and eye color. Gray pigment begets grey fur and eyes, while melanin yields black fur and eyes. In the case of white rabbits, the absence of bodily pigmentation results in transparent, colorless eyes.

The seemingly red color is, in fact, an effect of the blood coursing through the capillaries within the eyes. When light interacts with the capillaries in the eyes of a white rabbit, it produces the illusion of a red hue. Thus, the eyes of the white rabbit take on a crimson tone.

Although herbivores by nature, rabbits thrive on a diet of grass, leaves, and tender plants such as turnips, obviating the need to forage in trees for fruit.

To counter potential threats from predators and secure their survival, rabbits necessitate keen vision across a wide expanse. This evolutionary need has led to rabbits developing eyes on the sides of their faces, affording them an unparalleled panoramic view of 360 degrees.

It is important to note, however, that their vision isn't perfectly uniform; studies indicate that rabbits achieve stereoscopic vision only when they gaze approximately 30 degrees forward.

Intriguingly, rabbits are colorblind creatures, boasting only two types of color-sensing cone cells in their eyes.

This limitation affects their capacity to perceive nearby objects with clarity.

To offset this constraint, rabbits possess a forward-facing nose and an acute sense of smell, which allow them to detect approaching objects through olfaction.