Because they can store fat in their humps to help them survive in dry environments, camels may go up to six months without drinking.
These arid rats get their moisture from the seeds they consume rather than from the water they drink. They are able to survive without water because of their unique kidneys.
Tortoises can survive for months without drinking because they store water in their bladders. They are ideal for arid environments because to their slow metabolism and capacity for water conservation.
Giraffes get their moisture from the plants they consume, which allows them to go for weeks without drinking. They can survive in arid savannahs thanks to their effective water conservation.
This Australian lizard can endure extended periods of time in the desert because it absorbs water via its skin. Water is directed straight into its mouth by its scales.
By digging into the mud and secreting a mucus cocoon that allows them to breathe air and preserve water, lungfish may withstand droughts for months at a time.
Emperor penguins are able to withstand the severe Antarctic winters by depending on their reserves of body fat and the moisture found in snow, which allows them to go for months without drinking.