Animals That Never Drink Water

Kangaroo Rat

Lives in North American deserts and gets all its water from seeds. It never needs to drink liquid water.

Thorny Devil

This Australian lizard collects dew and moisture through grooves on its skin, channeling it to its mouth.

Desert Jerboa

A hopping rodent from Asia and North Africa, it survives solely on moisture from its plant-based diet.

Sand Gazelle

Native to Arabian deserts, it reduces its body temperature and metabolism to minimize water loss.

Koala

Although not a desert animal, koalas rarely drink—eucalyptus leaves provide nearly all their hydration.

Namib Desert Beetle

Uses its back to trap fog droplets, which slide into its mouth—making drinking unnecessary.

Pack Rat

Found in arid regions, this rodent extracts moisture from cacti and seeds, eliminating the need to drink water.