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so they are off the ground more and so they ca travel long distances
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agomaybe because like horses, it is necessary to have long legs for a longer reach. Also, this is just a theory but, i think they have long legs to keep their backs/humps and faces away from sand which adapted and evolved through time (since they are mostly seen in the middle Asian areas)...
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∙ 11y agoLong legs allow Bactrian Camel to travel great distances easily.
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∙ 14y agothey're almost as important as horses in the Middle East, they carry people, food, and supplies.
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∙ 11y agofja camels long les allowes them to have more muscle to walk.
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∙ 12y agoTo hold their main body away from the hot sand.
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How many legs do camels have at the time of birth?
camels have 2 four legs when they are born
How slow and fast do camels move?
Camels are slow moving animals, due to their long legs. But those who take part in races run fast.
Do camels walk on 2 legs?
four legs
Are camels back legs longer than their front legs?
I think
How many legs do camels and tigers and mice have?
They all have four legs.
Do camels have six legs?
NO! they only have 4
What is a long line of camels traveling together?
A caravan. Or a sign of invasion from the Camel-Owners Union. Or a line of cigarettes with legs.
How many legs do camels have?
like totally its 7!!
What are the camels legs for?
They are for walking like any ither animal!
Do llamas have humps?
No. Though llamas in the same family as camels, they do not have the hump.
How long is a camels tail?
I think a camels tails is about 20 inches long
What do camels use for protection?
I think they use their legs...and the big hump..on their back..
