The hardest animal to survive at extreme altitude:

Mountain Goats – Live at altitudes over 13,000 feet

Mountain goats   (  Oreamnos americanus  ) are truly one of the toughest animals in the world and live at maximum altitudes of over 13,000 feet. They often live in alpine regions, such as the Rocky Mountains, the Cascade Mountains, and the Alaskan Chugash Mountains.

The hooves of mountain goats have two spread toes, giving them balance as they climb up steep slippery rocks. A jagged pad at the bottom of each toe gives them traction while climbing. Mountain goats are able to jump 12 feet to move from one rock to another! 

Mountain goats are listed as Least Concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species, although they are believed to have gotten smaller over time due to the effects of global warming.

The hardest animal to survive in extreme cold:

Arctic fox – can live at minus 58 degrees

 The arctic fox (  Alopex lagopus  ), also known as the arctic fox, lives on the frozen tundra of the arctic in the northern hemisphere. This tough fox lives in an environment where temperatures drop to minus 58 degrees and winds can reach 50 or 60 miles per hour.

The arctic fox has a crisp white layer of thick fur that is designed to trap air, so it has a constant supply of body heat. It uses its four strong paws to create a burrow so that it has a warm place to sleep.

The conservation status of these foxes in general is less of a concern. However, specific populations in some Nordic countries are at severe risk.

The hardest animal to survive in extreme temperatures:

Bacterial camel – lives at more than 100 degrees

The Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) lives in sweltering temperatures in the Gobi Desert in Central Asia. These deserts experience temperatures of over 100 degrees in summer.

Bacterial camel must drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. She can drink up to 30 gallons of water in just 13 minutes! Bacterial camels don’t release much sweat, so they can conserve water. These camels have two humps of stored fat that can be turned into food and water as needed (unlike the Arabian camel, with only one hump). They can live for six or seven months without having to refill their water supply.

The conservation status of camel microbial is threatened with extinction. Their numbers are decreasing due to habitat loss due to mining and development of other lands.

Learn more about bacterial beauties – which are divided into two types, domestic and wild.

The cruelest animal to survive without water:

Giraffe – can live up to 3 weeks without drinking water

When you think of a tough animal, the giraffe ( Giraffa camelopardalis ) might not be the   first creature that jumps to mind. But a giraffe can survive for up to three weeks without drinking water. Giraffes in Africa live in the savannah where it is hot all year round. They eat the moisture-soaked leaves of the acacia trees that provide giraffes with most of the water they need.

Male giraffes can reach 18 feet in height while adult females are around 14 feet long. It is difficult for them to bend down to drink from a stream. When they do, they are vulnerable to predators. So, its ability to last for a long time without getting water from a stream keeps its integrity. The conservation status of giraffes is endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.

The cruelest animal to survive without food:

A crocodile can survive 3 years without eating

Crocodiles (family  Crocodylinae  ) live in the tropics of Asia, Africa, North America and Australia. Crocodiles are cruel animals because they can survive for up to three years without eating. These reptiles have a very slow metabolism and can float for a long time without moving. In extreme cases, they appear to be able to hibernate and live from their own tissues for extended periods.

When these carnivores are hungry, they eat birds, wild boars, deer, fish, and more. They grab their prey, crush it with their powerful jaws, and then swallow it whole.

The conservation status of the crocodile depends on its species. The American alligator is listed as vulnerable, while the saltwater alligator is less of a concern.

Learn more about the semi-aquatic crocodile, which can live in freshwater, saltwater, and estuaries.

The strongest animal to protect itself:

Honey badger – fights large predators

The honey badger (  Mellivora capensis  ) makes the list of the toughest animals because it doesn’t hold back when a predator approaches it – even if it’s a lion or a tiger!

The honey badger is about three feet long and weighs between 13 and 30 pounds. It has a short, sturdy body with long claws on its front feet. These claws are used to dig holes and fight predators. These tough mammals have sharp teeth and the ability to wrap around the bite of a predator that grabs them. Furthermore, the honey badger can release a scent strong enough to make the predator retreat. The conservation status of the honey badger is less of a concern.

Not surprisingly, the badger is related to the skunk. 

Hardest Animal for Hunting Skills:

Jaguar – He can drag 500 pounds of deer into a tree

The jaguar (  Panthera onca  ) isn’t the largest of the cats in the world, but it certainly is the toughest. After capturing and killing a 500-pound deer, this cat can drag the deer’s body up a tree to dine on its favorite branch.

The jaguar lives in tropical rainforests, savannas, and grasslands in South and Central America. They can grow up to six feet in length and weigh up to 250 pounds.

The state of tiger conservation is close to threatening. Its population is decreasing due to habitat loss.

Find out more about tigers, whose name means “one  who kills with one leap .”

The hardest animal in terms of toxicity:

Black Mamba – Poison is one of the most poisonous substances on earth

The black mamba snake (  Dendroaspis polylepis  ) makes the list of the toughest animals due to  its deadly venom  . It is referred to as the most dangerous snake in the world.

This snake lives in the southern and eastern parts of Africa. When attacked, the black mamba raises a third of its body off the ground, spreads its neck cover, and opens its black mouth. If it does not frighten such a predator as an owl,  an eagle  or   a mongoose  , then the snake will strike. However, instead of hitting only once, this snake hits several times to make sure that a large amount of poison reaches its attacker. Snake venom kills the predator within 20 minutes.

The conservation status of the black mamba is the least concerning.

Learn more about snakes here, which are among the most dangerous animals to humans.

The hardest animal for relative strength:

Dung beetle – can push an object 200 times its weight

A dung beetle (  Scarabaeus viettei  ) weighs less than 3.5 ounces and  measures  only three or four inches, but it can move a dung ball (poop) over 200 times its weight. Live

This insect is on every continent except Antarctica. They can survive in deserts and forests. These insects find a pile of dung, roll it to another area and bury it, and then eat the dung or lay eggs in it. 

While it may seem like a huge role to play, removing animal dung is important to keep the land clean and free of pests. Dung beetles’ conservation status is not in danger of extinction.

Cruelest brute force animal:

Gorillas – 20 times stronger than humans

Scientists believe that gorillas (  Gorilla Gorilla  ) have 20 times the strength of an adult man. These animals can range in length from four to six feet and weigh up to 440 pounds.

Gorillas live in the forests of Africa, specifically the Congo Basin. They are usually cute animals, but if a male gorilla enters the territory of another male, this may end in a fierce fight between them.

The state of conservation of gorillas is threatened with extinction. Habitat destruction and poaching are two reasons why their numbers are declining, but many gorillas are now protected in national parks in Africa.