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Camels have many adaptations to desert life, including:
- long eyelashes to keep out the sand
- thick hooves to resist the heat of the sand
- the ability to get water from their food so they don't need to drink often.
- they have large fat stores in their humps in case it's a long time between meals
- they can drink enormous amounts at one time without hurting themselves.
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∙ 12y agoCamels have to face severe hot and sunny weather out in the desert. They offten sleep during the night and be on their way during the day.
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Why a hump at the back of the camel?
the camel has a hump to store food in it so it can survive in the desert
What adaptations help the camel survive?
a camel has big lips so it can chew on a cactus and not get hurt by it thorns. a camel also has very good hearing abilities.
Which animal is usually ridden in the desert?
They will usually ride on camels as there is alot of camels that belong in a desert. You will find camels in desert because they store water in there hump back and have sandy feet. Deserts are made of sand,rock and mountains. You could even travel on a donkey but it is very unlikely.
How does a camel survive on the desert?
the two humps on it back store water
How long can a camel survive in the desert without water?
A Long Time
Why does a camel have very dry poo?
There is scarcity of water in desert so a camel have the adaptations of excreting dry dung.
What are the benefits to a camel and their adaptations?
adaptations: they walk long distances survive without water for a long time and live in hot areas
How are a camel and cactus useful in a desert?
b'coz they need less water to survive
Which sentence is correct a camel lives in a desert or a camel lives in the desert?
a camel lives in the desert
Why does a cactus grow in deserts?
The cactus has a number of structural adaptations that allow it to live in the harsh conditions of the desert. Many other plants lack these adaptations and cannot survive in a desert.
What relation do camels have to Asian deserts?
camels are found in the desert and have adaptations to survive droughts.
What adaptations does a Joshua tree have to survive in a desert?
The Joshua tree has a very thick trunk to keep in water. Which in the desert that is very crucial.
