Animals That Can Last Forever
These apex predators may hunt 30 miles per day. Wolves can sprint 35 mph but trot 5 mph all day. In the wild, they employ their endurance to tyre out speedier prey. Wolves inhabit North America.
Adelie Penguins can't fly, but their migration is spectacular. When they migrate from their breeding colony to winter habitats, they cover 8,000 miles. These penguins dwell in Antarctica.
Adelie Penguins can't fly, but their migration is spectacular. When they migrate from their breeding colony to winter habitats, they cover 8,000 miles. These penguins dwell in Antarctica.
The Arctic Tern migrates year-round. Greenland to the Weddell Sea and back is 55,000 miles. These birds sleep and eat in the air to conserve energy and glide on wind currents.
Ostriches are marathon champions. They can accomplish a marathon in 45 minutes using elastic leg tendons. They need half the calories normal animals do. Semi-arid African desert plains.
Camels can travel for days without food or drink thanks to their humps. Bactrian camels can carry 440 lbs and travel 31 mi/day. Western China and Mongolia's Great Gobi National Park have these camels.
Pronghorn antelopes are long-distance runners. They can keep 60 mph for miles, outrunning predators. They can maintain 30 mph for an hour over extended distances.
The blue wildebeest flock to the Serengeti once the rainy season has ended. The herds cover a distance of 25 kilometres across mountains, rivers, and grassland. Calves are free to run after 30 minutes.
Boreal Alaska and Canada porcupine caribou. They move north to avoid the heat and locate food. It's nearly 3,000 miles. Their strong muscles and huge hearts boost endurance.