https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh Kangaroo Rat Adaptations en-us 2019-02-24 19:25:43 UTC 2025-05-15 14:58:55 UTC hello@padlet.com bethayers1982 https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334611856 Kangaroo rats are found in the drier regions of the western and southwestern U.S.
Kangaroo rats have long tails and big hind feet with four toes. They have large heads with big eyes and small ears. They are a sandy brown color with a white underbelly. https://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/krat.php]]> 2019-02-24 19:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334611856 bethayers1982 https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334612255 The kangaroo rat is almost perfectly adapted to life in the desert. 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. Their large back legs enable them to jump up to 9 feet (2.75m) in one jump in order to escape predators.]]> 2019-02-24 19:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334612255 bethayers1982 https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334612759 Proper hydration on the go is an ongoing problem for active people. Survivalists, athletes, and the general public are looking for convenient, compact, hydration. ]]> 2019-02-24 19:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334612759 bethayers1982 https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334614370 Proper hydration is a huge issue for people.
-Water regulates internal body temperature. Through the process of sweat production and evaporation, one’s body can avoid overheating. The blood on the skin surface is cooled, and it carries this cooling effect to the body’s interior.
-Water is the main component of blood, which supplies cells with oxygen and nutrients and carries waste out of the body.
-80% of working Americans are not drinking enough water
-hydration packs add bulk and weight to the load of bikers, hikers, etc.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/are-americans-drinking-enough-water-every-day/]]> 2019-02-24 19:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334614370 bethayers1982 https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334659309 This design was of a piece of water infused chewing gum.   The exterior would be made of gum while the middle held about an ounce of water.  This would offer water but this would not be a reusable and Eco friendly design. ]]> 2019-02-25 01:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334659309 bethayers1982 https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334659863 -80 percent of the plastic water bottles we buy end up in landfills.
 -U.S. landfills are overflowing with more than 2 million tons of discarded water bottles
-It takes up to 1,000 years for every single bottle of water to decompose.
- Each bottle leaks harmful chemicals into our environment along the way as it decomposes. https://waterbottles.healthyhumanlife.com/plastic-water-bottle-pollution-plastic-bottles-end/]]> 2019-02-25 01:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334659863 bethayers1982 https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334660647 This design was of a small refillable tube. The tube would be made of biodegradable plastic and could be refilled. The number of times that the tube could be refilled would be limited due to the use of biodegradable materials. Also after each small drink the tube would have to be refilled at a water source.  ]]> 2019-02-25 01:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334660647 bethayers1982 https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334661084 This design took advantage of natural materials.  The sponge like material would hold 1-4 oz of water and would be stored in a water filled container when not in use. This design refills itself and is easy to use. ]]> 2019-02-25 01:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334661084 bethayers1982 https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334661686 For the final prototype the green sponges represent natural sponges. I would use natural sponges because if swallow they are not harmful. There are 2 sizes for adults and older children. The Ziploc bag represents a plastic reusable container. These will be easy to store. This allows for athletes, hikers, and others to re-hydrate on the go. ]]> 2019-02-25 01:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bethayers1982/hlrjjjklm3gh/wish/334661686