A small rodent called the desert kangaroo rat lives in the deserts of the southwestern United States
This animal is somewhat unique among mammals in that it does not drink water, but gets all of its liquid needs met from the water in the seeds it eats. What benefit would this physiological feature have to an animal that lives in a hot, dry climate where water is sparse?
What will be an ideal response
Not having to drink water is an excellent adaptation for this type of climate. Searching for sparse water supplies in a desert would require a lot of time and effort in extreme heat. The kangaroo rat is completely free from this onerous task.
(Answers will vary somewhat, but this is the main idea.)
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