Oct 10, 2024
All creatures that live on Earth can be divided into two - Warm blooded and cold-blooded. And while humans, tigers, birds, and more are warm-blooded beings, certain animals are cold-blooded animals, or ectothermic. Here we mention 9 such animals.
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One of the scariest and largest species of lizards, the Komodo dragon looks like it is straight out of a dinosaur world. It is also a cold-blooded animal that devours its enemies without a speck of worry.
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Most alligators are also cold-blooded in nature and find comfort in the warm sun and hot temperatures.
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One of the heaviest snakes in the world, the Anaconda is also a cold-blooded animal. And as they are always cold, these snakes prefer warm, humid climates to regulate their body temperature.
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Another water animal that is cold blooded in nature is the Crocodile. They are quick, ruthless, and always waiting for their prey.
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The King cobra is also a cold blooded, venomous snake that can be easily spotted in the wild. As their body remains cold most of the time, some of these snakes also hibernate during the harsh winter months or stay in a state of dormancy.
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The Galapagos tortoise, famous as the ‘longest living’ tortoise species on Earth, are also cold-blooded in nature. And living in the Galapagos, with warm temperatures, helps them regulate their body heat.
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The leopard gecko is also a cold-blooded creature that relies on the sun and their habitat in the desert to maintain their body temperature.
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Marine iguanas are the lizards of the sea, and cold-blooded creatures who have to dive in the deep cold water for food. And so, these iguanas bask in the sun before diving in, quickly fetch their food, and come back up to warm themselves.
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The freshwater animal that is often mistaken for a crocodile, the Gharial is also a cold-blood animal that needs to bask in the sunlight to regulate its body temperature.
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