"They store fat in the hump that is used for energy and hydration when water is scarce. The hump swells when full and begins to shrink when the fat reserves are used up."

"In their dome-shaped shells, there is a large bladder that can store 40% of their body weight in water and liquid waste. This is enough to help turtles survive during dry periods for up to one year."

"The water-storing frog indeed needs a way to store water, living in the dry conditions of the Australian outback. This frog performs excess hydration by absorbing water through its skin. It can live for up to 5 years!"

"They have gills to breathe underwater and can extract oxygen from the air. When the dry season arrives, they burrow into the mud and protect themselves by forming a mucous cocoon."

"Originating from the deserts and savannas of East Africa. They conserve water with nasal passages that prevent moisture loss through evaporation. Their bodies conserve water from their urine, surviving up to 8 years without drinking water."

"During the dry season, they dig into the moist sand layer and wrap themselves with a layer of skin that is partially shed. By storing water this way, they can survive for up to 10 years without drinking water!"

"When conditions are very dry, they can dive into the sand to absorb the minimal moisture that may be present. Because they can live for 15-20 years, these animals can survive the longest without drinking water."