Maybe you know someone, or have at least seen enough epic photos of David Bowie to be somewhat familiar with heterochromia. Never heard of it? Well, it’s the scientific term for two different colored eyes!
It occurs more commonly for animals than people, which means there are thousands, nay, hundreds of thousands of beautiful animals are somewhere out there running around with their stunning eyes sparkling in the sunlight.
And thanks to the good people of the internet, those photos have been shared and we’ve rounded up the best ones here. Enjoy!
1) This adorable puppy
Do they come any cuter? I don’t think so!
2) This cat that arrived with the Amazon shipment
Yes, hello I would like to order 4 more.
3) Meet Freckles the Dalmatian
He’s channeling his inner Snow White.
4) This spooky monkey
He am willing to put money on the fact that he can definitely speak to monkey ghosts.
5) This rat
So I’m not sure how I feel about this one. It’s certainly interesting, but red eyes have always kind of creeped me out! Ah!
6) This forest nymph
The greenery of the garden really brings out his eyes! Absolute beauty.
7) This handsome man
Ladies, picture this. This good boy comes up to you in the tango club, holding this rose and asks you to dance. You’re married. What do you do?
8) This curious cutie
“What do you mean I’m the cutest pup you’ve ever seen? Little old me?”
9) This wintery pony
You see heterochromia a lot in dogs and cats, but rarely in horses!
10) The absolute beauty
I wonder if he knows how beautiful he is, what do you think?
11) This striking white cat
It’s interesting how the blue eye has a bigger pupil too.
12) This wolf
Okay not a wolf, but almost.
13) This good boy
He looks like he’s in an office, and I would absolutely die if he came to visit my workplace. Is he making rounds?
14) This handsome pup
Honestly I’m obsessed.
15) This Turkish Angora cat, Violet
This is one of the most common cat breeds that are found to have heterochromia.
16) This wizard dog
He’s straight out of the Harry Potter universe I’m sure. Is this David Bowie as an animagus?
17) This innocent angel
She looks so cozy in her little sweater!
18) This mouse… sorry, I mean cat
The little hat is too much! It would have been epic if they’d color co-ordinated it with his striking eyes.
19) This cat who must be cold
Wow, naked cats are rare enough on their own, but a naked cat with two different colored eyes?! Also… is he wearing a sweater? I’m obsessed.
20) This fluffy husky puppy
I would die for him. Did you know huskies have some of the most common heterochromia? It’s most likely due to the lack of genetic diversity, but there’s no definitive answer as to why!
21) Is he tired, or bored?
This beautiful creature looks like he’s in a state of perpetual eye-roll. Kind of like a teenage daughter, but a pet, and forever. I still give him 12/10 cute points though.
22) This stunning arctic fox
I often wish foxes made good pets, but they really really do not. So alas, we’ll just have to admire from afar.
23) This lap dog
That’s a look of love if I’ve ever seen one!
24) This playful kitty
That green tube is really making his eyes shine!
25) This selfie king
Doesn’t it look like he’s just accidentally turned on the front facing camera?
26) This stunner
So he looks a little cross-eyed, sure. But he’s still the most beautiful kitty I’ve ever seen.
27) Heterochromia isn’t just for house pets
It occurs in big cats too!
28) And it’s not just for people
Our primate cousins have cases of heterochromia too! And albinism (when skin/hair/fur has no pigment and remains white) – this monkey has both!
29) Heterochromia is most common in white cats
And even white cats with black spots, or vice versa. Like this little fella.
30) This flower child
Look at that expression! This beauty deserves the world, and since it seems she has her own professional photoshoot, it’s safe to assume she’s getting it.
31) This big-eyed beauty
More importantly, this cat’s name is chicken.
32) Look at this fluff
Brown and blue go so well together, this is just further proof.
33) Something you don’t see every day
Owls have crazy eyes at the best of times. This is even more wild.
34) His eye is so blue!
It looks amazing with his natural coloring, I’m dying.
35) This cute demon
I still wanna pet him even though I feel like I’ll be risking my life. #worthit
36) This absolute treasure
It’s so interesting when there’s a little of both colors in one eye.
37) This protective mama
Look at her with her little baby! I wonder if the pup has heterochromia too.
38) This witch’s familiar
You’re telling me this isn’t a magical cat? That it doesn’t belong to a witch? There’s even a hand made broom in the photo. You will not change my mind.
39) A very good boy
This looks like an Australian Shepherd maybe mixed with another breed. Interesting how the heterochromia trait crosses over even in a mixed breed!
40) This cat can see your future
Legend has it, if you give her enough cat nip, she will share her worldly knowledge with you.
41) Eye patch
Those black patches just accentuate the pop of blue! Amazing.
42) This tri-colored cat
Okay so it’s jut the red-eye effect from the camera, but it looks like he has green blue and red eyes! Spooky.
43) This old boy
He’s going a little gray but that blue eye still shines!
44) This snow dog
He doesn’t seem like he’s happy to be out in the cold, but that one eye is so bright you’d be able to find him in a storm!
45) These heterochromia twins
Do they have the same parents?! How crazy is it that the blue eye is on the same side!? Can I pet them?
I have more questions.
46) Does this count as a spot?
No dalmatian looks exactly the same and this heterochromia makes him even more unique!
47) Bowie Marley
Get it? David Bowie & Bob Marley. Cause of the eyes, and the hat. Hah.
48) This little bunny
As if bunnies weren’t cute enough as it is! My heart!!
49) This scruffy pup
That scruffy fur and his striking blue eye makes him look like an absolute rock star.
50) This good boy eating his greens
Fun fact: it’s common for Australian Shepherds to have two different colored eyes, it runs in the breed.
51) Ocean eyes
I’m drownin’ in em!
52) This absolute queen
Those silky waves, those stunning eyes, I’m jealous!
53) This albino beauty
Heterochromia is more common in albino animals, and it it workin’ for this stunning white horse.
54) This golden boy
Such a stunner! Such beautiful coloring.
55) Sophie the Awesome Aussie
Australian shepherds commonly have two different colored eyes – so if you’re as in love with this look as I am, you know what breed to look for. This is one happy doggo.
56) This snake cat
Maybe he’s yawning because he’s bored of his owner taking so many photos of him. But how could you not?! He’s so interesting. Maybe a little scary. Interesting nonetheless.
57) This shy pup
Oh my gosh he couldn’t be cuter I want to bring him home!
58) This snowy beauty
Beautiful eyes and fluffy ears. Flawless.
59) This photogenic cat
Honestly, this cat looks like a renaissance painting.
60) Meet Venus, The Two Faced Cat
Not only does she have two different colored eyes, but a very distinctive line down the middle of her face. It’s almost like an angel and devil situation if you cover one half with your hand to compare – so interesting!
61) Butters the Corgi
Look at this little guy! I didn’t think corgis could get any cuter, I thought they were already at the top of the scale. And the little bandana?!?!
62) Bowie the Tuxedo Cat
I had to scroll through multiple pages of this Insta page to be sure what I was seeing was real (and it is). These eyes are absolutely incredible!
63) This hungry little fella
With eyes like that how could you deny him a wee sip of smoothie?
64) This golden pup
Ziggy is a mini golden (who knew those existed?!) with more than 50,000 followers on Instagram!
65) This happy lunatic
These dogs always look a little crazy to me but that eye is next level. Still cute though!
66) This snow ball
That cute little pink nose looks even brighter next to those bright eyes. I’m melting!
67) This dog that I am about to kidnap
Lock him down or I’m comin’ for him. What a little sweetie!
68) This angel
Omg he basically blends in with the blanket I just want to squish his face!
69) This speed demon
Come here you big ball of fluff!
70) Stunning, even in black & white
What a cool way to highlight an already amazing trait! Really shows off how heterochromia affects each eye differently.
71) This stunning tabby cat
That orange looks even more beautiful with that pop of blue – pow!
72) Mismatched spots
Whoa this one is confusing to look at! Even more unique than the others. He looks like he’s waiting for a treat or some cuddles. 10/10 for that snout.
73) Two for one
Wow, two beautiful pup for the price of one! What are the odds of this, I wonder.
74) The purrfect pet
What an adorable kitten!
75) This dramatic doggo
It’s so cool to get such a close up and with such dramatic lighting!
There you have it. If this doesn’t make you want to speed walk over to your nearest adoption centre and bring home a pet with heterochromia, I don’t know what will.
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