What would you see if you had one eye on the back of your head and the other in the front?

Some animal species have their eyes positioned on their heads differently than how people do – and it comes with pluses and minuses for how they see.

By: Abigail Witmer, The Ohio State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: August 31, 2026

Words: 1,217

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

By Abigail Witmer, The Ohio State University

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

What would my vision look like if I had one eye in front and another in back? – Mohibul, age 18, India

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