Why is a house cats pupil pupil so different from a big cat ? House cats come from big cats right ?

house cats where domesticate from wild cats yes. but they live in totally different environments also a cats pupil can contract and detract like a wild cats. so a house cats eyes could be long and narrow but it also could be long and rounded it depends on the cats mood.

While house cats (Felis catus) share a common ancestor with big cats (such as lions, tigers, and leopards), their pupils appear different due to differences in hunting habits. House cats are crepuscular hunters, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk when there's low light. Their slit-shaped pupils can adjust quickly to varying light conditions, allowing them to control