Bracing the Wild: 18 Remarkable Animal Adaptations for Supreme Survival in the Toughest Terrains

The Saharan Silver Ant's Heat Resistance

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The Saharan Silver Ant, native to the Sahara desert, has a reflective exoskeleton that deflects the sun's rays, keeping its body cool even in the scorching desert heat. This adaptation allows the ant to forage during the hottest part of the day when predators are inactive.

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