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Adaptation & Survival

An adaptation is a special feature that helps an animal survive where it lives. These champions can regrow body parts, survive being frozen, live without water, or even handle outer space — proof that life finds a way.

7 weird animals on record

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The Axolotl can regrow its legs, heart, spine, eyes and even parts of its brain.

The Axolotl is a nocturnal lemur from the island of Madagascar.

The Cottontail Rabbit eats its own soft droppings on purpose to digest its food a second time.