Instead of eating three meals a day like humans, these animals can go for extended periods without food and still thrive.
One of the animals that can live without eating is the olm. This peculiar amphibian resides in underwater caves in Italy and the Balkans. Due to limited food sources, they can survive for up to ten years without food.
Great White Sharks can swim freely for weeks without needing to eat. Interestingly, the longer they go without food, the better their hunting skills become.
It is no exaggeration to say that penguins live in some of the harshest environments on Earth. During the incubation and rearing periods, while the females go out to hunt, the males must guard the nest for 2-4 months without any food reserves.
Under adverse natural conditions, some species of frogs can hibernate for up to 16 months. Those living in colder areas may even go longer without eating.
Since they hunt passively, spiders may wait a long time for prey to get caught in their webs. However, they don’t need to worry as they can survive for months, even up to a year, without eating.
Mudskippers are not only remarkable for their bizarre appearance but also for their ability to climb trees, earning them the nickname “tree-climbing fish.” Additionally, in certain circumstances, they can survive for a year without food.
Similar to tree-climbing fish, lungfish also have the ability to breathe air. Notably, they are among the longest-living creatures in the world, with a lifespan of up to 81 years, during which they can go for long periods, even up to 4 years, without eating.
Moreover, scorpions are also remarkable when it comes to fasting, as they can live healthily even without food for a year.
Galapagos Tortoise: The Galapagos Islands, located off the coast of South America, are home to many tortoises. They are among the largest tortoise species in the world and can live up to 170 years. To survive in the harsh climate of the Galapagos, they have adapted to live for a year without food. However, this ability has also led to disadvantages, as in the 18th century, they were hunted by sailors and stored as food due to their long lifespan without eating.
