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Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Which of the following animals can live for the longest duration without drinking water?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Kangaroo rat

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kangaroo rat”.
Kangaroo rat is known to be able to live for the longest duration without drinking water.

They have adapted to survive in harsh desert environments where water is scarce. They obtain most of their water from the food they eat and can conserve water efficiently through their physiology and behavior.

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