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((dropped image link, Humps to store fat in which a camel breaks down into…
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Humps to store fat in which a camel breaks down into water and energy in the scarcity of food and water.
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Broad and flat feet, so they don’t sink in the sand and walk easily.
They can go for a week or more without water. They can drink up to 32 gallons (46 liters) of water at one go.
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They burrow under the sand to protect themselves from the intense heat in the summer and subfreezing temperatures while it is dormant in the winter.
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In wet conditions, they excrete waste and drink extra water to store in their bladders.
The desert tortoise has adapted to the less rainfall in the desert. To maintain its water intake, the tortoise consumes the moisture in the grasses and flowers.
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Tortoises can keep their head, legs, and tail into the shell, providing themselves protection against predators.
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Kangaroo Rats are nocturnal, which protects them from the heat during the day.
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Kangaroo rats obtain their water from the food they eat. They can extract a half gram of water out of every gram of seeds consumed.
They don’t even need water to bathe. Instead, they will take a dust bath by rolling around in the sand.
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They have large ears as well as an extremely good sense of hearing that allows the rat to detect the approach of the predators.
Kangaroo rats collect seeds and beans at night and store them in their cheek pouches. This behavior allows them to store extra seeds quickly
“Hummingbirds have long, skinny beaks that help them drink nectar deep inside of flowers
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