7 Animals That Can Survive The Longest Without Food

Suhaani Gupta
Oct 03, 2024

Penguins

Due to cold temperatures reducing their appetite, penguins can survive 2-4 months without food while nurturing their young in nests.

Crocodile

crocodiles can survive several months without food; in extreme cases, they may last up to three years.

Spiders

Spiders often wait long periods for prey; their bodies are adapted to last 3-4 months without food, potentially extending to one year.

Bears

Bears can survive for months by relying on stored fat during hibernation, as their metabolic functions significantly decrease during this period.

Camels

Renowned for their ability to store water, camels can also go long durations without food by using fat reserves from their humps.

Tortoises

With a slow metabolism, tortoises can live without food for nearly a year by utilizing their body’s fat reserves effectively.

Sharks

Certain shark species can consume large meals and then fast for weeks or months while digesting.

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