Animals That Live, Thrive Near Volcanoes
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8 August 2024
Animals live in various habitats around the world, but some of them are among the most resilient species
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Here are some incredible animals that call volcanoes their home
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Lesser flamingos live near Ol Donyo Lengai, one of Africa's most active volcanoes and toxic bodies of water, in Tanzania
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The flamingos' tough skin and scales on their legs prevent burns and they have the ability to drink water near boiling point
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The land iguanas in Galapagos have made Fernandina Island their home. It is home to the most active and pristine volcanoes
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Female land iguanas take advantage of the thermal heat coming off the volcano to lay eggs on the crater floor
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The ground finch, a species of bird, have turned into vampires to survive hot and dry climate of the volcanic island of Wolf in the Galapagos
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In order to supplement their diet of cactus nectar, pulp and the contents of bird eggs, the vampire finch also drinks blood
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There are many animals that live in extreme environments. They are known as extremophiles
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