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The popular myth about Camels is that they store water in their humps. It is actually fat.
However Camels can drink huge amounts at a sitting and retain it in their body. They have no sweat glands, and their urine has far less water content than most animals. They also eat plants and leaves in the desert that have a high water content but would be inedible to most other animals.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoHave you noticed camels have a hump on their back? That hump has been mistaken for containing water, but what it actually contains, is fat. When the camel does not have anything to eat it uses the fat in that hump as energy.
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∙ 14y agothey store all their water in their humps. they also have a long journey so they don't wanna keep stopping!
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∙ 13y agoBecause they live in such a harsh environment they need to be able to conserve as much water as possible. Its more that they store it then just drink it.
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Do animals get dehydrated without water?
Yes. No animal can live without water. Although Camels can last a while without it.
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.
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
What are some of the animals in the desert?
Camels are just one of the many animals that live in the desert. They can last long periods of time without drinking water.
What can camels do?
other camels!They can live for upto two weeks without food because their hump is filled with fat that can last them a while!!
How does the camel find the water?
well sometimes they could dig muck up and then there could be water and the desert could have lakes Camels will need to find a watering hole for a proper source of water. Camels can last a long time without having to replenish water. They are used to cross deserts because they don't need to find water there.
How do camels have humps?
It stores fat (NOT WATER) that they will use during long times with out food. When they run out they actually fall down and hang on the side of the body. I think it can last for about 3 months at least.
How can camels live in the desert with so little water?
well sometimes they could dig muck up and then there could be water and the desert could have lakes Camels will need to find a watering hole for a proper source of water. Camels can last a long time without having to replenish water. They are used to cross deserts because they don't need to find water there.
How long can the camel survive without water?
Some camels have two humps and some camels have one hump. The camels with two humps are called Bactrian camels. Bactrian camels live in the Gobi desert and the grasslands of Asia. These camels are amazing because they can survive extremely hot weather and extremely cold weather.Other camels have only one hump. These are called Arabian camels. Arabian camels live in the Middle East and http://africa.answers.com" title="Africa">Africa.Camels are useful because they are strong and they can go a longtime without food and water. Depending on the temperature, a camel can live without water for about one week to one month. In very hot weather, they can live about a week, and in cool weather, about a month.Camels are sometimes called 'ships of the desert.' They are called 'ships of the desert' because people ride them around the hot, dry deserts of the world.Camels are very useful for traveling through the desert. They can carry heavy packs. People can drink their milk and eat their meat, which tastes like beef. And there dung can be used as fuel.Most can go several days to several weeks, but if the have to they can live for up to two months without water.
How many days can you last without water?
We living things can only last a week without water.
Which animals can survive a long time without water?
i would guess no because they run around and play a lot and they can hot and they will need water and if they don't get water they might pass out or get sick or something like that but if you have a dog make sure they get plenty of water especially in the middle of summer time
