{"id":63577,"date":"2022-04-16T10:59:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:59:52","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:59:52","slug":"why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Why kangaroo rat does not drink water?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Why_kangaroo_rat_does_not_drink_water\" title=\"Why kangaroo rat does not drink water?\">Why kangaroo rat does not drink water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#How_many_kangaroo_rats_are_left\" title=\"How many kangaroo rats are left?\">How many kangaroo rats are left?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Where_is_the_kangaroo_rat_found\" title=\"Where is the kangaroo rat found?\">Where is the kangaroo rat found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#What_is_special_about_kangaroo_rats\" title=\"What is special about kangaroo rats?\">What is special about kangaroo rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Why_do_kangaroo_rats_never_drink_water\" title=\"Why do kangaroo rats never drink water?\">Why do kangaroo rats never drink water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#What_happens_if_a_kangaroo_rat_drinks_water\" title=\"What happens if a kangaroo rat drinks water?\">What happens if a kangaroo rat drinks water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Do_kangaroo_rats_ever_drink_water\" title=\"Do kangaroo rats ever drink water?\">Do kangaroo rats ever drink water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#How_many_kangaroo_rats_are_there\" title=\"How many kangaroo rats are there?\">How many kangaroo rats are there?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Are_kangaroo_rats_endangered\" title=\"Are kangaroo rats endangered\">Are kangaroo rats endangered<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Are_kangaroo_rats_endangered_2020\" title=\"Are kangaroo rats endangered 2020?\">Are kangaroo rats endangered 2020?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Where_does_the_kangaroo_rat_live\" title=\"Where does the kangaroo rat live?\">Where does the kangaroo rat live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Where_are_kangaroo_rats_found_in_Australia\" title=\"Where are kangaroo rats found in Australia?\">Where are kangaroo rats found in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#In_which_continent_are_kangaroo_rats_found\" title=\"In which continent are kangaroo rats found?\">In which continent are kangaroo rats found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Where_are_kangaroo_mice_found\" title=\"Where are kangaroo mice found?\">Where are kangaroo mice found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Why_is_a_kangaroo_rat_important_to_the_desert\" title=\"Why is a kangaroo rat important to the desert?\">Why is a kangaroo rat important to the desert?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Why_is_it_called_kangaroo_rat\" title=\"Why is it called kangaroo rat?\">Why is it called kangaroo rat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#How_is_a_kangaroo_rat_adapted_to_the_desert\" title=\"How is a kangaroo rat adapted to the desert?\">How is a kangaroo rat adapted to the desert?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#How_do_kangaroo_rats_live_without_water\" title=\"How do kangaroo rats live without water?\">How do kangaroo rats live without water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Why_do_kangaroo_rats_not_drink_water\" title=\"Why do kangaroo rats not drink water?\">Why do kangaroo rats not drink water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#How_long_can_kangaroo_rats_go_without_water\" title=\"How long can kangaroo rats go without water?\">How long can kangaroo rats go without water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Can_kangaroo_rat_drink_water\" title=\"Can kangaroo rat drink water?\">Can kangaroo rat drink water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#What_happens_if_kangaroo_drink_water\" title=\"What happens if kangaroo drink water?\">What happens if kangaroo drink water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Can_rats_drink_water\" title=\"Can rats drink water?\">Can rats drink water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#How_long_can_a_kangaroo_rat_live_without_water\" title=\"How long can a kangaroo rat live without water?\">How long can a kangaroo rat live without water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-kangaroo-rat-does-not-drink-water\/#Do_kangaroo_rats_seldom_drink_water\" title=\"Do kangaroo rats seldom drink water?\">Do kangaroo rats seldom drink water?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_kangaroo_rat_does_not_drink_water\"><\/span>Why kangaroo rat does not drink water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though their diet consists of mostly dry seeds, the Kangaroo rat has almost no need for water. Instead <b>they survive almost entirely on the water metabolized from seeds that are eaten. Kangaroo rats can extract a half gram of water out of every gram of seeds consumed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_kangaroo_rats_are_left\"><\/span>How many kangaroo rats are left?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How many giant kangaroo rats are left in the wild? Within the area of currently occupied habitat, populations of giant kangaroo rats studied since 1979 have expanded and declined 6 to 10-fold with changing weather patterns. Density estimates range from <b>2.5 to 275 animals per acre<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_kangaroo_rat_found\"><\/span>Where is the kangaroo rat found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Found in <b>western North America from southern Canada to southern Mexico, kangaroo rats prefer well-drained sandy or gravelly soils in a variety of open, sparsely vegetated, hot and dry habitats such as chaparral and sagebrush, desert grassland, mixed grass- and scrubland, and pixf1on-juniper woodland.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_special_about_kangaroo_rats\"><\/span>What is special about kangaroo rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The kangaroo rat is almost perfectly adapted to life in the desert. <b>They can survive without ever drinking any water, getting needed moisture from their seed diet. They have excellent hearing and can even detect the silent sound of an owl approaching.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_kangaroo_rats_never_drink_water\"><\/span>Why do kangaroo rats never drink water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The kangaroo rats <b>kidneys are so efficient that it never needs to drink water. It gets all of its liquid from the plants, roots, and seeds it eats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_kangaroo_rat_drinks_water\"><\/span>What happens if a kangaroo rat drinks water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adaptations. The kangaroo rat is almost perfectly adapted to life in the desert. <b>They can survive without ever drinking any water, getting needed moisture from their seed diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_kangaroo_rats_ever_drink_water\"><\/span>Do kangaroo rats ever drink water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The kangaroo rat can survive by far the longest time without water for almost its entire life which is <b>10 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_kangaroo_rats_are_there\"><\/span>How many kangaroo rats are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are <b>23 species of kangaroo rats (genus Dipodomys) in North America. Fourteen species occur in the lower 48 states.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_kangaroo_rats_endangered\"><\/span>Are kangaroo rats endangered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SAN DIEGO  The Stephens kangaroo rat, a nocturnal rodent with populations in parts of Southern California, was <b>reclassified this month from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act, federal wildlife officials said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_kangaroo_rats_endangered_2020\"><\/span>Are kangaroo rats endangered 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Endangered Species Law  Policy On August 19, 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a proposed rule that would remove the Stephens kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) from the federal list of Endangered Species.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_the_kangaroo_rat_live\"><\/span>Where does the kangaroo rat live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kangaroo rat tend to live in <b>the desert flatlands, creosote flats, and the sandy soils of the desert washes. The rats burrow into the soil to better survive the sometimes harsh desert environment. Kangaroo rats are mostly seed eaters, eating mostly mesquite beans and grass seeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_kangaroo_rats_found_in_Australia\"><\/span>Where are kangaroo rats found in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Queensland<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_which_continent_are_kangaroo_rats_found\"><\/span>In which continent are kangaroo rats found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>western North America<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_kangaroo_mice_found\"><\/span>Where are kangaroo mice found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A kangaroo mouse is either one of the two species of jumping mouse (genus Microdipodops) native to <b>the deserts of the southwestern United States, predominantly found in the state of Nevada.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_a_kangaroo_rat_important_to_the_desert\"><\/span>Why is a kangaroo rat important to the desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Because they are highly abundant, voracious consumers of seeds, and prolific builders of mounds and burrows, kangaroo rats are keystone species. This means that they have an inordinately important role in desert ecosystems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_called_kangaroo_rat\"><\/span>Why is it called kangaroo rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kangaroo rats are small rodents from North and Central America. They got their name, <b>because they look like small kangaroos, when standing upright<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_a_kangaroo_rat_adapted_to_the_desert\"><\/span>How is a kangaroo rat adapted to the desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The kangaroo rat is almost perfectly adapted to life in the desert. <b>They can survive without ever drinking any water, getting needed moisture from their seed diet. They have excellent hearing and can even detect the silent sound of an owl approaching.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_kangaroo_rats_live_without_water\"><\/span>How do kangaroo rats live without water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The kangaroo rat has an oily coat and does not sweat which goes a long way in conserving water in the body. In addition to that, kangaroo rats feed on seeds that are safely hidden in burrows. The seeds once consumed are metabolized to yield energy and water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_kangaroo_rats_not_drink_water\"><\/span>Why do kangaroo rats not drink water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though their diet consists of mostly dry seeds, the Kangaroo rat has almost no need for water. Instead <b>they survive almost entirely on the water metabolized from seeds that are eaten. Kangaroo rats can extract a half gram of water out of every gram of seeds consumed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_kangaroo_rats_go_without_water\"><\/span>How long can kangaroo rats go without water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adaptations. The kangaroo rat is almost perfectly adapted to life in the desert. <b>They can survive without ever drinking any water, getting needed moisture from their seed diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kangaroo_rat_drink_water\"><\/span>Can kangaroo rat drink water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though their diet consists of mostly dry seeds, <b>the Kangaroo rat has almost no need for water. Instead they survive almost entirely on the water metabolized from seeds that are eaten.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_kangaroo_drink_water\"><\/span>What happens if kangaroo drink water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kangaroos, like every other living thing, need water to survive. So, yes, kangaroos do drink water, and <b>they cannot go their whole life without drinking water. What is this? There are popular myths that surround different types of animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rats_drink_water\"><\/span>Can rats drink water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rats normally do need to drink but mice can get all their water from the food they eat. Neither needs a lot of water and condensation and dew are likely to be enough for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_kangaroo_rat_live_without_water\"><\/span>How long can a kangaroo rat live without water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The kangaroo rat can survive by far the longest time without water for almost its entire life which is <b>10 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_kangaroo_rats_seldom_drink_water\"><\/span>Do kangaroo rats seldom drink water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The kangaroo rat is almost perfectly adapted to life in the desert. <b>They can survive without ever drinking any water, getting needed moisture from their seed diet.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why kangaroo rat does not drink water?How many kangaroo rats are left?Where is the kangaroo rat found?What is special about kangaroo rats?Why do kangaroo rats never drink water?What happens if a kangaroo rat drinks water?Do kangaroo rats ever drink water?How many kangaroo rats are there?Are kangaroo rats endangeredAre kangaroo rats endangered 2020?Where&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63577","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63577"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63577"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63577\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63577"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}