Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – There are many factors that could lead to 'doomsday' on Earth. One of them is climate change and global warming which are increasingly worrying.
Apart from that, natural disasters, nuclear war, and asteroids hitting Earth could also have an impact on the disappearance of life on this planet.
However, there are several animals that can survive the apocalypse. The Insider report shows that there are 5 animals that have the potential to survive disasters on Earth, quoted on Saturday (25/5/2024).
Water Bear
This animal, which is also called a 'tardigrade', is predicted to avoid extinction for the next six billion years. In fact, water bears were able to survive when the Earth was hit by an asteroid.
Because they can live in volcanic holes at the bottom of the ocean. They can also survive without food and water for up to 30 years.
Water bears are not even affected by extreme temperatures and radiation exposure. Miraculously, they are also capable of living in outer space, according to National Geographic research.
Ant
According to the New York Post, scientists have proven that ants are better able to tell whether an ant is infected with a pathogen or virus than humans.
Before a disease even has time to spread, the ants will kill infected members of their crew.
Ants can also survive in almost any climate, including the Sahara Desert. There are also species of water ants that live in the sea. They have relationships both on land and at sea.
Mud Fish
This animal, which has the name mummichog, is often nicknamed 'killer fish' or 'little mud fish'. National Geographic found that this fish is able to adapt to highly toxic rivers.
In general, these fish are very adaptable. They can live in both fresh and salt water, and have complete control over their genome. They have the ability to turn genes on and off depending on their environment, according to NewScientist.
Scorpion
Scorpions can survive in deserts, forests and even mountains. In fact, according to National Geographic, researchers once froze scorpions overnight.
In fact, they can survive and be fine. Scorpions can also slow their metabolic rate to the point where they can survive by eating insects for an entire year.
Cockroach
Often the 'enemy' at home, cockroaches turn out to be one of the animals that can survive when the apocalypse arrives. Cockroaches are able to develop resistance to some types of insecticides.
In addition, cockroaches can eat anything, even rotten food at once. These animals have extraordinary immunity and can grow up to 2-inches long.
After atomic bombs were released on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, cockroaches were seen roaming around the ruins. This proves that this animal is able to survive such large amounts of radiation.
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