Question

Choose one of the animals listed on the page, and write a brief description of its characteristics. Be sure to discuss any ways the animal has adapted to its environment.

Answer 1

Answer:

Kangaroo rats

Explanation:

A kangaroo rat is small animal that is found in the deserts of the southern and western U.S.. They are intelligent mammals and are highly adapted to their environment.

The kangaroo rats does not drink water and does not need water at all. They preserve water. They have well adapted themselves to the life of a desert. They can extract moisture form their seed diet. They have an excellent sense of hearing and can hear the approaching owl from mile away.

The kangaroo rats have thick oily coats and they do not sweat though they live in the desert. These adaptations prevent them from losing water in the harsh dry and hot climate.