You can't afford to make mistakes in a survival situation, and you can't afford to pass up precious water or food when the opportunity arises. If the options are either life or death, you're going to have to make some hard decisions. Take a look at some of the most disgusting things survival experts have done to stay alive. And be glad you'll probably never be so desperate.

Who knew elephant dung could save your life?

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