Consider the following four statements $(a-d)$ regarding certain desert animals like the kangaroo rat:
$(a)$ They have a dark color and high rate of reproduction and excrete solid urine.
$(b)$ They do not drink water,breathe at a slow rate to conserve water,and their body is covered with thick hair.
$(c)$ They feed on dry seeds and do not require drinking water.
$(d)$ They excrete very concentrated urine and do not use water to regulate body temperature.
Which two of the above statements are true?

• A
  $(c)$ and $(d)$
• B
  $(b)$ and $(c)$
• C
  $(c)$ and $(a)$
• D
  $(a)$ and $(b)$