AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Their bodies have developed amazing adaptations that reduce the amount of water needed and the amount of water that is lost. Even though their diet consists of mostly dry seeds, the Kangaroo rat has almost no need for water. Instead they survive almost entirely on the water metabolized from seeds that are eaten.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kangaroo rats needs very little water to survive and can receive all the moisture it needs from plants. Kangaroo rats do not sweat or pant like other animals to keep cool. They have a very unique metabolism and specialized kidneys that allow them to survive without drinking water or consuming leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -It can survive without water as it is equipped with a metabolic system that produces enough water internally to fulfill all needs. However, if a kangaroo rat drinks water, the necessary bodily liquids and vitamins are flushed out, and it dies as a result of dehydration.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kangaroo rats are rodents that eat seeds and nuts and burrow in the ground to keep cool. These animals do not need to drink water because they get all the water they need from their food.