Can a rabbit see in the dark?

As a subject matter expert in animal behavior and vision, I can provide you with an informed answer to your question about rabbits' ability to see in the dark.

Rabbits have eyes that are adapted to their natural environment, which often includes areas with low light levels. They have a layer of cells in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum, which acts like a mirror to reflect light back through the retina. This reflection can enhance the amount of light available for the photoreceptor cells to detect, thus improving night vision. Additionally, rabbits have a higher concentration of rod cells in their retinas compared to humans, which are particularly good at detecting low light levels and movement.

However, it's important to note that while rabbits can see better in the dark than humans, their vision is not as acute as that of some nocturnal animals like cats or owls. Rabbits are primarily crepuscular, which means they are most active during twilight hours when light levels are moderate. Their vision is adapted to function well in these conditions, but they may not be able to see as clearly in complete darkness as some other species.

Rabbits' eyes are adapted to being able to see moderately well in half-light conditions rather than extremely well in either light or dark. This is because they are crepuscular, that is, preferring to be active at dawn and dusk, when natural light is dim.