Constricted pupils are harder to notice. The iris is camouflaged with the fur. Black cats are an exception? idk

but the pupils being wide would allow for more light to enter would would translate to better searching then pupils closed.

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The same as someone sticking their tongue out when hyperfocused on a task.

I love that channel, always fun to see what kitties they meet that day.

Is that cream point Siamese coloring???

Such a friendly boy, he'd make a good companion