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We humans, use urea to get rid of nitrogenous wastes which is a water-soluble compound. Other animals might use Uric acid, which is not water soluble. It is mainly used to conserve water.Uric acid uses less water to get rid of wastes in an animal. This is because it's physical properties change, it turns into this paste that can bring wastes out of an animal without using as much water. The uric acid is the white part of bird poop.

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