Prey species, on the other hand, have eyes that face outward to each side. Think of a rabbit, a deer or elk, and, yes, a horse. Prey animals also travel and sleep in groups rather than alone.

Owls are some pretty fascinating creatures. They can move their heads 270 degrees and fly silently through the air. But did ...

Animals with eyes at the sides of their head, which have horizontally-elongated pupils, are likely to be prey. "Having eyes towards the side of their head helps them to see nearly all around them.

AFTON - Sitting on a patio atop Afton Mountain, Rose Thomas peered through binoculars and spotted a pair of hawks frolicking over a tree-lined ridge.