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A primary adaptation of kangaroo rats is that they seldom drink water. They obtain most of their water needs from seeds and plants that they eat.
In order to survive the heat and dryness of their environment, kangaroo rats burrow into the dirt, in order to take away the top layer, which is heated by the Sun, to get to the cool dirt underneath. They also obtain most of their moisture needs from the food they eat, and do not need to take in extra water.
Kangaroo rats have well developed hind legs. The animal uses its legs to escape from predators, and they are able to leap very high, despite their small size.
The kangaroo rat's fur matches the colour of the sand and rocks where it lives in the deserts of the Southwestern US and this helps it to camouflage from predators.
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Does the circulatory and excretory systems help the kangaroo rat survive in the desert?
yes. the adaptations of the excretory system of the kangaroo rat mean that it is better suited to survive in the desert. mainly in that the kangaroo rat retains the water and passes out dry feces and highly concentrated urine, as it tries to retain the water it has.
How does not peeing help a kangaroo rat survive?
They do pee. It's just a bit solid.
What adaptations does the desert rat have that help it survive in its environment?
There are a number of species of rat that live in deserts around the world. It would be a big help if you named a particular species.
What habitant can survive more than 3 months without drinking water?
The kangaroo rat.
Is the kangaroo rat endangered?
yes the kangaroo rat is endangered
Is the kangaroo rat of North America a pouched mammal?
No. The kangaroo rat is not a pouched mammal, or marsupial. The kangaroo rat is completely unrelated to the marsupil known as the kangaroo; nor is it related to the rat-kangaroo, the smaller species of kngaroos.
How tall is the smallest rat kangaroo?
The smallest rat-kangaroo is the Musky rat-kangaroo, which measures from 15 - 27 cm in length.
What is the scientific name for rat kangaroos?
There are many different species of rat kangaroo, so the scientific name is different for each species. For example;The scientific name for the musky rat kangaroo, the smallest of all kangaroo species, is Hypsiprymnodon moschatus.The scientific name for the rufous rat-kangaroo is Aepyprymnus rufescens.The Desert rat kangaroo, or Buff-nosed rat kangaroo is Caloprymnus campestris.The Brush-tailed rat kangaroo is Bettongia penicillata.
What is the body covering of a kangaroo rat?
A kangaroo rat has a body covering of fur.
What color is a kangaroo rat?
A kangaroo rat is brown, black and can sometimes be white.
When was Musky rat-kangaroo created?
Musky rat-kangaroo was created in 1876.
When was Rufous rat-kangaroo created?
Rufous rat-kangaroo was created in 1837.
