one of the last remaining water holes for miles. 方圆几公里内仅存的水塘边
in order to collect water for their chicks. 来给雏鸟采水
This is why sandgrouse nest so far from water holes. 这就是沙鸡巢离水坑如此远的原因
Carrying a quarter of his body weight in water, 带着自身体重四分之一的水
but he also needs to collect water for his chicks. 但他还要给雏鸟们带水回去
he can soak up water like a sponge. 可以像海绵一样吸收大量的水
But being so distant from water is a gamble. 但是离水源那么远 也有很大风险