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Koala to Kangaroo: These animals survive without drinking water

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Desert Beetles

Live in various deserts. Collect water from morning dew or food moisture, with specialized body structures to retain water.
 

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Kangaroo Rat

Lives in North American deserts. Extracts moisture from seeds and has efficient kidneys to conserve water and produce concentrated urine.

 

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Sand Gazelle

Live in dry deserts in Africa and the Middle East. reduces body temperature to lessen requirements and obtains the majority of its water from vegetation.

 

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Fat-tailed Scorpion

Occupies deserts and arid regions. Stores water in fat reserves survives without drinking, and absorbs moisture from prey.

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Koala

Resides in Australian eucalyptus forests. Gets hydration from eucalyptus leaves, avoiding the need for drinking water directly.

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Namaqua Chameleon

Native to Namibian and South African deserts. Collects water from dew and rain condensing on its skin for hydration.
 

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