Why do the eyes of rats and mice seem to consist of only one big pupil?

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The eyes other other mammals have some type of pupil that can dilate to let more light in. However, the eyes of rats and mice just seem to just have a large black pupil that doesn’t dilate or contract. Why is that?

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They do actually have a pupil it’s just that usually you’ll only see it if you happen to see their eyes in the right light at just the right angle [this gives an example](https://howling-techie.tumblr.com/post/626462178223996928/ratichu-something-i-love-about-rats-is-their)

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