ISEE Lower Level Reading Comprehension Quiz
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A desert kangaroo rat came out at night. The sand still held some warmth. During the day, the sun made the ground too hot. The kangaroo rat stayed in a cool burrow then. At night it searched for seeds and small plants. It packed seeds into its cheek pouches. Later, it carried them back to store for dry times. The kangaroo rat rarely drank water. Instead, it got moisture from the food it ate. Its body also saved water in another way. It made very little urine, so it did not waste liquid. When an owl swooped down, the kangaroo rat leaped in a quick zigzag. This sudden movement made it harder to catch. By being active at night and saving water, the animal lived well in a harsh desert.
What is the central theme of the passage?
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