Consider the following four statements regarding certain desert animals like the kangaroo rat:
$(a)$ They have a dark color,a high rate of reproduction,and excrete solid urine.
$(b)$ They do not drink water,breathe slowly to conserve water,and their body is covered by thick hair.
$(c)$ They use dry seeds as food 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 for such animals?

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