Kangaroo rats, found in arid regions of North America, are well-known for their ability to survive without drinking water. They obtain the moisture they need from the seeds they eat, and their highly efficient kidneys minimize water loss.
Fennec foxes, native to the deserts of North Africa, can obtain most of their water from their diet of insects and plants. They have adapted to conserve water by producing highly concentrated urine.
Fennec Fox
While camels do drink water, they are highly adapted to conserve it. They can drink large amounts of water at once and store it in their bodies, allowing them to survive for extended periods without drinking in desert environments.
Camels
Thorny Devil
This small lizard found in Australia can absorb moisture from dew and rain through its skin and channels it to its mouth for drinking.
Texas Horned Lizard
These lizards can obtain water from the insects they consume and can also absorb water through their skin. They are adapted to arid environments in North America.
African Elephant Shrew
This small mammal found in Africa gets most of its water from the insects and vegetation it consumes, and it rarely drinks water.
Desert Tortoise
Desert tortoises can obtain moisture from the plants they eat and can store water in their bladders for extended periods, allowing them to survive in arid regions.
Australian Bearded Dragon
Bearded dragons, native to arid regions of Australia, obtain much of their hydration from the vegetation they consume. They are also known to lick water droplets off leaves and other surfaces.
Jerboa
Jerboas are small, desert-dwelling rodents found in North Africa and Asia. They primarily obtain moisture from the seeds they eat and are adapted to conserve water in their bodies.
Desert Iguana
Desert iguanas are reptiles that inhabit arid regions of North America. They can extract water from the plant material they consume and have specialized kidneys to minimize water loss.