




Camelus dromedarius
Camels are known as the 'ships of the desert' because they can travel long distances without water. They have a hump on their back that stores fat, not water. Camels are friendly animals with long eyelashes to protect their eyes from sand.
Habitat: Desert
The Camel has a single large hump on its back, distinguishing it from its two-humped cousins. Its coat is usually sandy brown to dark brown, with long legs and a long neck, topped by a relatively small head.





Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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A camel's calloused knees protect them when kneeling on hot desert ground!
Camels can spit a smelly, greenish mixture to scare away threats!
Newborn camels are born without a hump; it grows as they eat!
Their blood cells are oval-shaped, letting them drink lots of water quickly without bursting!
Camel has wide, padded feet and two toes that help them walk steadily on shifting sand without sinking.
Camel has long, double-layered eyelashes and clear inner eyelids that help them protect their eyes from sand.
Camel can let its body temperature rise during the day, which helps them conserve water by not sweating as much.
Camels are tough plant-eaters, munching on almost any desert plant they can find.
Canis dingo
Dingoes prey on young or weak feral camels in Australia.
Aquila audax
Eagles may hunt camel calves in desert environments.
Homo sapiens
Humans hunt feral camels for meat and population control.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Pertaining to plants that have stems covered with sharp, pointed projections for defense.
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Thermoregulating organisms maintain a stable internal body temperature despite fluctuations in the external environment.
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Danger
2/5 · Low
Approach camels calmly and avoid sudden movements around them.
220-340 cm
300-600 kg
40-50 years
65 km/h
Camels are tough plant-eaters, munching on almost any desert plant they can find.
Desert
Grazing
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