List of animals that thrives at volcanic environments
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The Galapagos Islands' volcanic topography is home to land iguanas, who use the warm volcanic rocks to maintain their body temperature and eat plants and cacti.
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Lesser flamingos endure in extremely salinised habitats, such as Lake Natron, by consuming cyanobacteria that flourish there.
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Using rocks for nesting and defence against predators, jackass penguins, also referred to as African penguins, inhabit the coasts of volcanic islands.
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Native to Hawaii, Hawaiian blackfoot limpets cling to sturdy rocks while avoiding predators and consuming algae.
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In the Galapagos, vampire ground finches consume seagull blood when there is a scarcity of food due to volcanic activity.
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Hawaii's native goose, the nene, can survive extreme conditions and eat on local plants in volcanic terrains.
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Pacific sleeper sharks thrive in cold, high-pressure settings and live in deep oceans with volcanic activity.
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Geothermal environments are advantageous for some salamanders, which use their permeable skin to absorb warmth and moisture.
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Thick-furred volcano rabbits that graze on grass and green foliage inhabit high-altitude volcanic regions.
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In marine geothermal settings, giant tube worms can withstand high temperatures since they are adapted to harsh environments.