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Some animals survive conditions that would destroy a human in minutes. These three are built for the extreme.” Tardigrade “The tardigrade, also known as the water bear, is one of the toughest creatures ever discovered. It can survive extreme radiation, crushing pressure, temperatures close to absolute zero, and even the vacuum of space. When conditions become unbearable, it dries into a tiny survival mode called a ‘tun’ state, shutting down its body until the environment becomes safe again.” Camel “The camel is a desert survival expert. It can go days without water, survive intense heat, and lose up to a quarter of its body weight from dehydration without dying. Its hump doesn’t store water, but fat — giving it energy when food is scarce. Long eyelashes and closable nostrils protect it from sandstorms, making it perfectly built for the desert.” Arctic Fox “The Arctic fox survives in temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius. Its thick fur is the warmest of any mammal, and even th...