Some unique animals have evolved to grow in harsh environments using unusual survival mechanisms. Here are 5 animals that can survive in extreme conditions:
This rodent thrives in the extremely hot weather of the desert. It sleeps during the day in a cool burrow and comes out to search for food at night when it's cooler.
These tiny creatures are the highest-dwelling animals and live at elevations of about 22,000 feet. They can survive in freezing conditions where oxygen is limited.
Native to Antarctica, these flightless birds live in extremely cold conditions with temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celcius. They gather in huge groups to stay warm.
These unique microorganisms are found in extreme environments including hot springs, deserts, glaciers, and the highest mountains. They survive by staying in a dormant state for decades until they are exposed to water.
Camels can survive in extreme dry conditions of desert and can stay without water for about a week or more. They can survive in temperatures as hot as 49 degrees Celsius.