Jun 24, 2024, 08:51 AM IST

8 animals that can live without food and water for months

Mahipal Chouhan

Camel: Stores fat in humps, which can be metabolized into water and energy, surviving months without food or water.

Emperor Penguin: Males fast for months while incubating eggs in harsh Antarctic conditions, relying on stored body fat.

Crocodile: Can slow metabolism significantly, surviving months without food by utilizing stored fat and muscle.

Frog (Wood Frog): Survives winter in a state of suspended animation, not needing food or water during this time.

Shark (Great White): Can survive months without eating by relying on energy stored in their massive liver.

Python: Can endure long fasting periods, sometimes over six months, by significantly slowing their metabolism.

Gila Monster: Stores fat in tail and can go months without eating, especially during periods of extreme heat.

Bear (Grizzly): During hibernation, bears live off fat reserves, not eating, drinking, or excreting for up to seven months.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports