Can You Guess These Animals From Close-Up Photos Of Their Eyes?

Some have an eye for bargains. Others have an eye for fashion. This one raccoon has an eye for the perfect cuddly playmate.

But do you have an eye for eyes?

Lots of animals have familiar eyes. Terms like “puppy-dog eyes” and “cat eye” are extremely popular in our vernacular because the shapes and colors are so recognizable. Did you know that horses sometimes have blue irises and clams have no peepers at all?

True animal enthusiasts may think that they can recognize just about any critter from a photograph of its eye. If you consider yourself an animal expert, take our test. We show you an eye, you guess the animal, and then our click-to-reveal feature will show you the answer. But be forewarned — some of these eyes, and animals, are pretty shocking!

Scroll through our gallery and be amazed by the beauty and straight-up craziness our favorite animal eyes.

If this game leaves you not believing your own eyes, make sure to SHARE this fun test with everyone you know who loves all creatures — from the fuzzy to the feathery.

1.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

We'd be lyin' if we said this one was easy.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

2.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

This critter’s got more camo than Rambo.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

3.

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You think you got this one from the get-go, but you don’t!

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

4.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

We TOLD you this was going to be hard.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

5.

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wikimedia

You thought you’d fly through this game, didn’t you?

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wikimedia

6.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

Here’s a hint: It’s not a beaver, it’s a…

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

7.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

How are you doing so far? Are things going swimmingly?

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

8.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

Are you speeding through this test as fast as a car?

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9.

redpanda-eyes.jpg
Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

Need a hand-a figuring this one out?

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

10.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

Hooked on this game yet? No? Then try guessing quicker! Tick-tock, tick-tock.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

11.

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Flickr user Thomas Shahan

Don’t get stuck on this one.

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Flickr user Thomas Shahan

12.

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walls4joy.com

We’re done coddle-ing you with these hints. Just guess!

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walls4joy.com

13.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

OK, fine. We won’t make you pick your brain like a scavenger to figure these out. We’ll keep on giving you hints.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

14.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

But I bet you'll never guess this one!

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

15.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

Is this quiz ruffling your feathers?

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

16.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

This animal is definitely a mammal.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

17.

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pxleyes.com

Have any of these animals made you jump out of your seat yet?

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pxleyes.com

18.

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Flickr user David LaMason

Isn't this game a hoot?

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Flickr user David LaMason

20.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

Our hints are pretty sly, aren't they?

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

21.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

Doesn’t this animal have a pretty eye?

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

22.

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

I know. This is harder than you thought!

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

23.

macaque-eyes1.jpg
Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

My goodness. That was difficult!

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Flickr user Tambako The Jaguar

24.

horse-eyes.jpg

You know it's a _________, of course, of course!

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25.

elephant-eyes.jpg

Your clue? The Disney version of this animal had a... dumb... name...

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