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To prevent sand entering into their nose
Kyleigh Kling
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∙ 12y agoCamels have stretched nostrils, so they can open and close whenever they want. In stormy weather, camels wouldnt want sand and gravel to get into their nostrils, so they close them but still breathe... this is an adaptation that the camels have had to learn to survive in the desert...
Andy Bentley
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∙ 11y agoto help them to close and open thier nose from the sand
Mayte Flores
because i dnont knoe
Lori Murphy
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∙ 10y agoTo protect them from dust storms.
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Why do camels have long nostrils?
Camels are able to actually close their nostrils to protect against the desert sand.
How do Camels close there nostrils?
Same way you close your bum.
Do camels have nostrils which can open and close?
To prevent sand entering into their nose
How do camels close their nostrils?
Camels have specialized muscles that allow them to close their nostrils. This is an adaptation that to prevents them from inhaling sand.
Some times i feel that i have to open my nostrils big to breath?
Your nostrils are too small. You need to make a tiny slit with a Stanley knife to enable the air to flow in freely.
How do you camels stop the desert sand from getting in their mouth?
A camel is able to shut his nose whenever it wants but not for to long so as soon as it shuts its nose it will run until it has found a safe place, camels have to be quick as they need to breathe eventually.
How do camels have hair lined nostrils?
To stop dust and wind blown sand getiing up there
Can a camels nostrils open and close?
Yes, in fact they can because it is so windy and sand blows every where that a camels nostrils were made so that sand could not go through their nostrils and into their respiratory system. Also, they can keep all the condensation from breathing andsend it back to their body liquids, and they end up saving a LOT more water than if they had let the condensation evaporate.
What do baby camels look like?
Baby camels look much like adult camels.
How do camels keep sand out of their eyes?
Camels have really long natural eyelashes to catch and block sand from getting into them. They can also close their nostrils completely too, so if a sandstorm is really bad, the camel can keep sand out its nose too!
What are some characteristics in camels?
camels are loving and like attention.
What is unusual about a camel's eyelids?
A camels eyes are special because of its eyelashes, it helps to sweep away the sand or dust as it lives in the desert.
