2 Vargr Questions

Hiya,

Here's an odd observation for you:
Vargr vision is known to be poor perception of color due to the fact that
there are fewer cones (I think) in the canine eye.  The difference being
that they have a greater proportion of rods in their eyes.  Correct?

Also, Vargr are supposed to have poorer night vision than humans.  The
Alien Module says they have an additional -1 to their vision at night
or other low light situations.

BUT, Rods actually are BETTER at detecting light than the color sensitive
cones!  This is why a faint star that is not visible to the human fovea
(where cones are prevalent) *IS* visible to the peripheral vision of the
human eye.  Thus Vargr should have Better low light vision than humans.

Any ideas?

Oh, we also are told, that the bipedal digitigrade stance of the Vargr
and the structure of their foot makes a kicking blow all but
ineffective when made by a Vargr.  That seems to make sence, but consider
what digitigrade bipeds there are.

The only digitigrade biped I can think of, is the Ostrich.  Admittedly,
they're a lot larger than a Vargr, but still they Do have a nasty kick!

Comments?  Ideas?

Scott 2G Kellogg
BTW, Congratulations go out to Joe Heck and Matt Goldman who actually DO
read the MegaTrav craft designs I post.   :-)