7 Animals That Don't Drink Water

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 07, 2024

Rat Kangaroo

Kangaroo rats, who inhabit arid deserts, obtain moisture from the seeds they consume, and their well-functioning kidneys reduce the amount of water lost through urine.

The Devil Thorn

In the arid desert, this Australian lizard uses capillary action to absorb moisture from its skin and pull water droplets into its mouth.

Spadefoot Toad in the Desert

The spadefoot toad is a species that thrives in arid environments. It stores water underground during dry seasons by absorbing it through its skin.

Koala

Koalas Koalas only drink water in times of severe heat waves or drought, and they obtain the majority of their fluids from eucalyptus leaves.

Sand Gazelle

Sand gazelles in the Arabian Desert absorb moisture from the plants they eat and slow down their metabolic rates to prevent water loss.

The Monster Gila

This lizard effectively stores fat in its tail, which metabolizes to supply essential hydration, allowing it to live without drinking water.

Fogstand Beetle

This beetle gathers water from fog in Namibia's desert by perching on sand dunes and allowing droplets to form on its body and run to its mouth.

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