Bats, snakes and more... 8 animals that do not require eyes to see
Blind cave fish These are fish that can be found in dark caves and have lost their eyesight. But they rely on other senses like touch and the ability to detect vibrations in the water.
SnakesSome species of snakes like the blind snake use heat-sensing pits to detect warm-blooded prey, allowing them to 'see' their environment in a different way.
BatsWhile bats have eyes, they primarily use echolocation, emitting sounds and interpreting the returning echoes to navigate themselves and hunt in the dark.
Mole ratsThese burrowing rodents have very small eyes and are largely blind. They depend on their other senses, especially touch and smell to make sense of the world around them.
Star-nosed molesThese have a unique star-shaped nose with sensitive touch receptors that help them 'see' their surroundings through tactile sensations.
Sea urchinsSea urchins are creatures that respond to light by changing colour and moving towards the source, reported India Today. These produce a light-sensing protein that helps them find the source.
HydrasThese belong to the jellyfish species but contain tentacles. They use these tentacles to hunt other organisms. These respond to light the same way sea urchins do.
Some species of turtlesCertain turtles like the box turtle have very poor vision but can sense their surroundings through vibrations and chemical cues.