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The exhibition route
Arid environments: resisting heat and lack of water
Près d’un tiers des terres émergées sont considérées comme arides. Malgré la rareté de l’eau et des chaleurs extrêmes, certaines espèces parviennent à habiter ces environnements hostiles. Elles peuvent capter et retenir l’humidité, réguler leur température corporelle et minimiser la perte d’eauAlmost a third of the world’s landmasses are regarded as arid. Despite the scarcity of water and extreme heat, various species manage to live in these hostile environments. They can capture and retain moisture, regulate their body temperature and minimise water loss.
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High-altitude environments: resisting lack of oxygen and the cold
In the mountains, the higher the altitude, the lower the temperature and the less oxygen there is, making breathing increasingly difficult. Only acclimated species that have adapted to such environments can live in them. Some have thick, insulating fur; others are better able to capture oxygen or possess larger respiratory organs.
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Glacial environments: resisting cold and lack of food
Despite freezing temperatures and lack of food, a wide range of animal species live in these hostile environments. Some have thick layers of protective fat; others have thick fur or plumage that retains heat.
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Champions of resistance
In such extremely hostile environments, certain species can resist everything, or almost (space vacuum, radiation, poisons, etc.), or can even go on living without their heads. Whether these species live in still mysterious environments or sometimes in our own homes, their abilities are a source of inspiration for scientists.
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