What are the three things which help a camel to live in the desert?

Answer 1

v Camels have a hump (or two) which stores water. This gives them energy as they go for a long time without food or water.

v When they do get access to water, they can drink up to 46 litres of water in one session.

v Camels have two rows of long eyelashes to help protect them against the desert sand in sandstorms.

v They can close their nostrils, also for the purpose of keeping out sand.

v They also have hair lining the inside of their ears to protect their ears from the sand.

v Their legs are long and strong, and their feet are split hooves with broad pads which spread out over the desert sand for more stability, preventing them from sinking into the sand.

v Their thick, leathery knees do not get burnt by the hot sand when they kneel.

v Camels have thick fur and underwool which acts as insulation against both the hot desert days and the cold nights.

v Camels' lips are thick and leathery, which enables them to eat prickly desert plants without it hurting their mouths (e.g. cacti).

v A camel's internal temperature can adjust accordingly in different conditions - this is an advantage because it helps the camel retain water by not sweating as the outside temperature rises.

v Camels absorb water in their blood, and their blood cells, they can well to almost 240% than their normal size without bursting.

v A camel's kidneys can concentrate urine to reduce water loss; consequently their urine will become very and thick and can be extremely salty.

v The colour of their bodies helps them to blend into their environment.

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Answer 2

One is the camels fur, as it acts as an insulator against the heat of the desert to keep it cool and keep it warm at night.

The second would probably be the tough and leathery skin the camel has on its knees and feet, which prevent both from being burned by the hot sand.

Answer 3

Pick three:

They have large, flat feet and long legs, ideal for striding across sand; they are able to reach speeds of up to 40mph, and can sustain speeds of 20mph for prolonged periods, meaning that they can travel long distances quickly.

They have thick hair and fatty deposits that insulate them for warmth at night, and reduce the need for perspiration by day (thereby reducing water loss).

They are highly tolerant of dehydration, and are able to gorge on water, where available, to extend time between watering holes; they can last a couple of weeks without water, but can ingest a third of their body-weight within minutes.

They are omnivorous, and will feed on virtually anything, having a high tolerance for unsavoury scraps and a tough stomach.

Fatty deposits also allow them to lose a significant portion of their body weight without ill effect (the humps weigh as much as 30-40kgs), greatly extending their time between feeding.

Being so uniquely adapted for desert life compared to many other large animals, camels suffer little competition for scarce resources, and have little to fear from predators. They benefit from living in a rough environment with no rowdy neighbours.

Answer 4

Camels survive in the hot sun because they store water in their humps.

Answer 5

they have humps to store water inside. proventing dehidration :).

Answer 6

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