A healthy human adult can generally survive only a few days without water, perhaps five days at most. Yet how long wildlife can survive without water depends on a number of factors, not least the ability to find it in the first place.
Indeed, water is indispensable for all life processes. But for many animals, surviving in the wild depends on how they locate it.
In this gallery, we explore the fascinating methods animals employ to quench their thirst. Click on to continue reading.