10 Animals That Survive Without Oxygen Deep Below or Frozen

By Khushi Singh

Henneguya salminicola - A parasite found in salmon that survives without oxygen, making it the only known animal to do so.

Tardigrades (Water Bears) - These microscopic creatures can survive in extreme cold, vacuum space, and total oxygen deprivation.

Ice Worms - Found in glacial ice, these worms thrive at freezing temperatures and would die if exposed to warmth.

Antarctic Krill - These tiny crustaceans can survive in oxygen-poor waters beneath thick ice sheets.

Black Swallower Fish - A deep-sea fish that lives in near-zero oxygen levels and swallows prey much larger than itself.

Loricifera - These tiny marine animals survive in oxygen-free deep-sea sediments by using hydrogen for energy.

Wood Frog - This amphibian freezes solid in winter and revives once temperatures rise, making it a true survival expert.

Devil Worm (Halicephalobus mephisto) - A deep-earth nematode living miles underground, thriving in extreme oxygen-poor conditions.

Yeti Crab - Found near hydrothermal vents, it relies on bacteria growing on its hairy arms instead of oxygen for survival.

Naked Mole Rat - This burrowing rodent can survive without oxygen for up to 18 minutes by switching its metabolism to fructose.

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