Kangaroo rats (spelled as Kargaroo rat in the option) are exceptionally well-adapted to arid environments and obtain almost all the water they need from their food (mainly dry seeds) and metabolic processes. They rarely need to drink liquid water, allowing them to survive for long periods without a water source, often longer than camels which, while adapted to conserve water, still need to drink periodically.
Which of the following animals can live for the longest duration without drinking water?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Human Anatomy and Physiology (Homeostasis and Regulatory Mechanisms)
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