Rabbits can see what's behind themselves without turning their heads.

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True. Rabbits’ eyes are set high and far apart on the sides of their head, giving them a near-360° field of view. This panoramic vision lets them detect movement behind and to the sides without turning their heads—crucial for spotting predators. The trade-off is a small blind spot directly in front of the nose and under the chin, so they rely on whiskers and head-bobbing to judge distance and find food right in front of them.

Remember tip: “Side-eyed sprinters.” As prey animals, rabbits evolved wide, side-placed eyes to see almost all around while grazing, trading depth perception for early warning—one reason they’re so quick to bolt at the first hint of danger.