Read the following statements and select the option that represents the correct statements.
$(1)$ Kangaroo rats never drink water.
$(2)$ Birds undergo hibernation to escape adverse environmental conditions.
$(3)$ Thermal adaptation can be explained by Allen's Rule.
$(4)$ Opuntia possesses phylloclade for protection.

• A
  Only $1$ and $2$
• B
  Only $1$ and $3$
• C
  $2, 3$ and $4$
• D
  All the given statements are correct