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What is the only animal that doesn't need to drink water?
Answer
Kangaroo rat
The kangaroo rat obtains all its water from the seeds it eats and never needs to drink water in its entire lifetime. This desert rodent has evolved specialized kidneys that concentrate urine to the absolute maximum, minimizing water loss through excretion. Kangaroo rats also have behavioral adaptations like being nocturnal and staying in their burrows during the day to reduce water loss through evaporation.
💡 Did you know?
Kangaroo rats never drink water; they extract it all from dry seeds they eat.
Other options people guess
- Camel
- Desert tortoise
- Roadrunner
Topics
- animals
- adaptation
- desert
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