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they have leathery eyelids to protect their eyes from the harsh sand storms.
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What color of eyes do camels have?
camels have total brown eyes and special eyelids.
Do camels eyelids close from side to side?
Yes
What is unusual about a camels nose?
the camels nose can be closed by the animal when it wants
How many eye lids do camels have?
A Camel has two sets of eyelids. The often used during sandstorms Camels have 3 layers of eyelids to protect them from sandstorms and the sun.
Do camels have big eyelids?
to protect their eyes from the blowing sand
What do camels use their eyelids for?
Protecting their eyes from sand whilst they are in deserts.
How many eyelids do camels have?
6 - two upper, two lower and two third eye lids. The third eyelid is under the lower lid and serves like a windshield wiper to clear the cornea when the camel blinks. Camels actually have three eyelids! Two of them have lashes, and the third is thin. Camels have three eyelids per eye so they have six eyelids total. The extra eyelids help protect it from sandstorms. The third eyelid is translucent (they can see through it) so their eyes will be covered during sandstorms.
Why do camels have 3 eyelids?
- The camels' eyes are specially protected by three eyelids on each eye, this helps protect from howling winds which can gust sand into their eyes, the extra eyelids help protect against the blazing sun, and stops them from going blind.
Does a camel have eyelids?
With their eyes. They also have long lashes to filter out sand so they can see through mostly closed eyes during sandstorms.
Why do camels foam at the mouth?
Camels will sometimes spit or foam at the mouth to cool themselves down. Another reason is that they may have rabies.
Are camels toes padded?
Camels do not have padding on there feet just large leathery patched to stop there feet from sinking as it produces a 'snow shoe' effect when spread out on the sand to prevent sinking.
How are camels suited for a desert life?
One reason their suited for desert life because camels have broad,flat, leathery pads on their feet son their feet don't go through the sand.
