Lizards: Unraveling Their Extraordinary Adaptations For Extreme Fasting

Lizards possess remarkable physiological and behavioural adaptations that enable them to survive extended periods without food. Their low metabolic rates, efficient use of energy, and storage of fat and glycogen reserves allow them to enter a state of torpor or brumation, reducing their activity levels and energy consumption. Additionally, lizards exhibit behavioural adaptations such as …

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