Nov 11, 2023, 03:13 PM IST

Animals that can survive for months without water

Mahipal Chouhan

Camels: Renowned for their ability to survive in arid environments for weeks without water due to their specialized physiological adaptations.

Kangaroo Rats: These rodents can go their entire lives without drinking water, obtaining sufficient moisture from their diet.

Desert Tortoises: They can obtain the water they need from the plants they eat and can survive long periods without direct access to water.

Thorny Devils: These Australian lizards can collect water through their skin from dew and fog, allowing them to survive in arid regions.

African Lungfish: These fish can estivate (a state of dormancy) in mud during droughts, surviving for months without water.

Australian Bearded Dragons: These lizards have adaptations to extract water from the food they eat and can survive in arid conditions.

Fennec Foxes: They obtain much of their water from their food and can survive in extremely dry conditions.

Golden Mantella Frogs: These frogs estivate during dry seasons, allowing them to survive without water for a significant period.

Sand Gazelles: These desert-adapted gazelles can obtain much of their required moisture from the plants they eat, surviving without regular water sources.