They can go for very long periods of time with little food and water. ships do not need food and water so they are similar in that way. Also they both carry cargo from place to place.
"Ships of the desert" is the nickname given to the camels due to their ability to retain water for long periods of time and because they can easily move in the desert, making them better transportation in the desert than a horse.
They hauled the merchandise. Just as ships did. Today they might be called four legged 18 wheelers.
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Camels can go for long periods of time without food or water and can hold lots of equipment at the same time. So Arab traders used camels to transport goods to Europe, like a ship. Giving it its name
They hauled the merchandise. Just as ships did. Today they might be called four legged 18 wheelers.
Camels helped people travel across the desert, just as ships helped people travel across the ocean.
They actually helped a lot to because they can walk for such a long time without food and water because of the humps on its back that hold fat, not water.
Because it's the only form of transportation in the desert.
because it can carry goods , people from place to place
The ship of the desert is actually a camel. It got its name because in the past (and even now) it was the only method of moving goods across much of the desert.
It can carry "cargo" across a very dry area better than other animals.
Camels are frequently called 'ships of the desert' as they were used to transport goods across the desert much as ships were used to transport goods at sea.
The camel is considered the ship of the desert as it was used much like a ship to transport goods across a sea of sand.
SHIP The Camel has been called this as it was the only animal that could carry freight and cross the desert.
Ship On The Desert was created in 1945.
The camel is often referred to as the 'Ship of the Desert.'
Rats desert a sinking ship.
the ship of the desert is camel
it is called as ship of the desert
it is called as ship of the desert
The camel is often referred to as the 'ship of the desert.'
"Ship of the Desert' is a term used to describe the role of the camel in the desert. There were/are many camels used to transport goods in the desert and, therefore, many owners.
to carry people and their things in the desert
The Camel is the "Ship of the Desert".