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Animals That Can Survive Without Food for Remarkably Long Periods

From desert mammals and marine giants to deep sea isopods and microscopic survivors, discover how extreme creatures can endure months or years without eating.

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  1. Camel in desert dunes and polar bear on Arctic snow
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From desert camels and arctic bears to subterranean salamanders and dormant water bears, discover the extreme biological mechanisms allowing animals to endure months or years between meals.

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