- Water is that important for us humans
- 4 animalsthat survive long without water
- Conclusion
Our wildlife is known for its wonders and curiosities. while we humans only a few days without drinking water get by, it is easy for some animals not to drink water for years. We present you 4 animals with impressive endurance.
Survival without water: humans versus animals
Survive without water? For us humans, this is only possible for a short time. Already after 24 hours are showing signs of dehydration, according to the journal Futura Science writes. The period of time up to which irreversible damage has occurred amounts to maximum 4 to 5 days. In summer it can also happen quickly when it is very hot only 2 or 3 days become the ones we survive. Understandably, there is no concrete evidence for the information; because such experiments would be difficult to implement and inhumane. The daily figures are based on reports of people who have died.
With a view to that about 60% of the body of water and we do it daily through sweating, breathing and urinating lose about 2 liters of it, it becomes apparent that we have to make up for the loss. As a result, we can only survive without water for a short time. In order for the featured animals to survive for so long, they have special techniques and methods developed.
The first survivor is the water reservoir frog. Its scientific name is Cyclorana platycephala. The frog is about 6 to 7 cm long and brown in colour. The amphibian can survive for years without drinking. She stays with it still flexible and even doubles their body weight. The frog succeeds in doing this by adapting itself to major drought times hole in the floor digs and hides in it. Then he forms one around himself coatingwhich both protects it from drought and keeps it moist.
More survival artists from the animal world
Also the West African Lungfish with the scientific name Protopterus annectens can survive for a very long time without water. The fish can live on the bottom of African lakes and rivers for about three to five years. In doing so, it uses a technique similar to that of the water reservoir frog: it hides in the driest time under a layer of mud. Besides that minimized he his vital functionsto use as little as possible.
In the USA you can find it California gopher tortoise, a true survivor. Scientifically named Gopherus agassizii, the reptile can go very long without drinking. The prerequisite for this is that it was able to collect a lot of water during the rainy season. The turtle can use the water if necessary save in bubble and then hers regulate body temperaturethat as little liquid as possible is lost.
Also based in America is the desert kangaroo rat. Its scientific name is Dipodomys deserti. A distinctive feature of the mammal are their kidneysthat a very long loop of Henle to have. This enables the kidneys to to concentrate urine and thus spend a long time without water. The water will at night stored where the animal is most active and the temperatures are lower. It can then use the stored water during the day.
Conclusion
while we humans only a few days without water, there are animals in the world that are true survivors. You have your very own techniquesto spend a long time without water. Reliable, concrete information on how long the animal can actually survive without water cannot be given; after all, corresponding experiments to find out this should not be carried out with a view to the welfare of the animals. Yet it is excitingto know the survival techniques of the animals.
