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Where do camels store water if they don't store it in their humps?
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∙ 13y ago
No, they do not.
The popular belief that camels store water in their humps is a myth and zoological hoax.
Camels actually store fat in their humps. Excessive nutrients that the camel does not currently need are converted into fat and stored in the humps. These nutrients come from plants, seeds and water.
1,000g of fat in the camels hump can yield the equivalent to 1,111g of water when metabolised.
In summary, camels do not physically store water in their humps. They store fatty tissue containing nutrients which is metabolised when the camel needs those nutrients.
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∙ 12y ago
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How do camels stay hydrated?
If you are meening how Dow they store water, I think they keep it in they're hump(s)
What animals do not drink water except for kangaroo rats?
camels mainly dont drink water because they store water in their humps Camels do drink water. They store fat in their humps, not water. Australian explorers who used camels were unpopular with the Aborigines, as their camels would empty waterholes in one sitting - waterholes which would otherwise support a whole tribe for months. Under normal circumstances, koalas do not drink water. In heatwaves and droughts, they will seek out proper water sources such as creeks and billabongs.
When a camels hump shrinks and falls to one side does it mean the camel needs water?
no camels dont store water in the hump. lop sided humps are caused by the hump becoming detached from the back on one side and will never repair itself.
Why can camels last without water?
the camel stores water in its body so it can last on that for some time ... they dont store it in there humps as many believe but in there actuall body that gets absorbed by the blood system
Why dont llamas have a hump on their back like a camel?
Because they don't need to store water on their backsLlamas live in the mountains and Camels live in the desert.Llamas & Camels are related, but they don't have humps on their back because Llamas and Camels used to be one species, but Llamas went to the mountains and Camels went to the desert.
What do camel's eat in the desert?
Camels have strong, leathery mouths and tongues that allow them to chew and digest thorny plants and cactuses as well as salty bushes that other mammals tend to avoid. Captive camels also eat fruit and vegetables.
How can a camel live without water?
they dont live without water...they just go for long periods of time without it. when they do get water they get large amounts of it and store it in the humps on their backs. The hump on a camel's back is stored FAT , NOT water.
What daily habits do camels have?
they dont because they onlly eat plants and their realitves are lamas
Who are the llamas relatives?
They are related to camels. But do not have humps like camels because the do not really need to store all that water camels store, because they live in not so much of hot places. I think they are related to giraffes well personally i think they are related to camels but adapted to loose the hump coz they dont need to store water like camels coz they dont live in such humid conditions =D StarGirl07...X...
What is the best reason for using a camel in the desert?
because camels can go for a long time with out water
How do camels live successfully in desert conditions?
they can don it because they dont need much food or water
How is camel adapted to cope with the sandy conditions?
Camels can survive up to 30 days without food and up to two weeks without water. They have evolved specifically to survive in deserts and harsh environments. The tongue and mouth of a camel is very leathery and strong. Which means that camels can eat vegetation with thorns or cactuses, that most other mammals avoid. Camels have long eyelashes which protect their eyes from sand. They also have large three-toed feet which are spread specifically so their weight doesn't sink into the sand. Camels also have hairy slit nostrils and hairy ears to keep sand out of them. Their hump(s) are used to store fat, which is converted from excessive nutrients that they do not need. When a camel needs additional food or water, they metabolise the fat in their hump(s). 1,000g of fatty tissue holds the equivalent nutrients of 1,111g of water. Camels do not physically store water in their humps they store fat. The belief that camels store water in their humps is a myth and zoological hoax which has been disproved by scientists. Due to their vast size, many predators will ignore a camel, because they can be rather difficult to subdue. However if the pack of predators are hungry enough, they will attempt to bring down a camel. Camels have fur which protects their skin from the harsh, scorching desert sun and to keep them warm during the cold desert nights. They also have a hairless underbelly to help cool them down when they lie down on the sand. Camels are also camouflaged. Their skin and fur is the same or similar colour to the desert. Either dark-blonde, sandy or tan. Camels have fascinated scientists for centuries. From Ancient China, Ancient Greece up to the modern era. Specifically because of their abilities to survive in harsher desert environments for so long, where other animals, humans included, would perish. Camels are the perfect example of how animals have evolved to suit their environments.
