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Camels do not store water in their humps as is commonly believed. The humps are actually a reservoir of fatty tissue.
Their ability to withstand long periods without water is due to a series of physiological adaptations. Their red blood cells have an oval shape, unlike those of other mammals, which are circular. This facilitates their flow in a dehydrated state. These cells are also more stable in order to withstand high osmotic variation without rupturing when drinking large amounts of water (100 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal) to 150 litres (33 imp gal; 40 US gal) in one drink). Oval red corpuscles are not found in any other mammal, but are present in reptiles, birds, and fish.
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∙ 9y agothey can go without water for a long time because they carry and store water in their hump for other trips.
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It's not stored in the hump, as was indeed once believed, but distributed around the body, principally in the blood. They are very efficient in their use of water.
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How do camels survive long periods without drinking water?
No. Camels can survive an average of one week without water.
How long can a camel survive without drinking water?
Camels can go longer without water
How do camels survive long periods without water?
it stores water in its humps a hump can carry water to last three weeks
How long can camels be in the desert for with out water?
camels can last for days with out drinking water.
How do camels live without water for a long time?
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Can camels live without food?
No. No living thing can live without food. The camel might survive for a few days without food but, it eventually would die. If you were wondering, camels can survive a very long time without water. They will drink for a long time and they store the water in their bodies for a long time. Hope this helped:)
What are some behavioral adaptations of camels?
the behavioural adaptations arethe wide soles of their feet help them from sinking into the sandthey can go for long times without water.
Why do people think camels are the best way to get around in the Sahara Desert?
thy can go a long time without water
How long can camels live in the desert without food?
a long time
What two reasons explain the use of camels in the desert to transport gods?
Camels can live for extremely long periods of time without water. Water is extremely scarce in the desert. Therefore camels are used because they have the best chance of making it across before dehydration and death.
How can animals live with out water?
No animals can live without water. Some animals can go long periods of time with out water like camels but no animal can go their whole life without drinking any water at all.
Why is the camel is Egypt's native animal?
because they are always in the desert that's why and because camels can stay without water for a long time
