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Reindeer eyes change color in winter, turning from gold to blue to help them see better in the darkness.

Why it is true

The color change in the tapetum lucidum of the reindeer's eye allows it to capture more light during the months of continuous darkness in the Arctic, improving its vision.

Source: Ophthalmology Today

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