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Why were camels better then horses or oxen for traveling in the desert?
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They stored their own water-source; could travel long distances w/o needing to be watered - that is what makes up the hump.
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Why were camels so important to Middle East trade?
Presumably because they are used to crossing deserts. These deserts would present problems for horses and wheeled vehicles. Because they have the ability to store water for exceptionally long periods of time, and walk on feet specially adapted to walking on sand.
Did moors bring camels to Spain?
Yes, but not enough for them to become commonplace. Camels were quite useless in Spain as there are few deserts. Horses are much more efficient.
What type of transportation does the savanna use?
Most people in the Sahel travel on foot, on horses, camels, planes, boats, and cars.
What animal carried goods on the Western Silk Road?
No farm animals. Mules, camels, carts., yaks, men, horses, donkeys.
How did people transport in ancient times?
They used camels, horses, carts, wagons, chariots, and their feet.They walked, or used boats on the Nile. The ass or donkey was used to transport moderate loads; there were no domesticated camels in ancient Egypt (although there were wild camels in the desert areas).
Why would horses be used in instead of camels?
Camels are very slow. Depending on where you live depends on if camels are better than horses I guess. Camels do better in very dry climates, while horses can do in really any climate with special care and the appropriate equipment.
If you were just passing through the desert as a trader what mode of transportation would you have used?
It depends on which desert. In Asia and parts of Africa, camels are used but so were horses. In the American desert, horses were used.
Is it possible to train a camel?
Yes! People that live in the desert often ride trained camels because camels are more used to the desert than, say, animals like horses.
Are horse used in the Desert?
Normally, horses are not used in deserts because of their need for food and water so much. Camels are a better source for riding in the desert because they are known to hold water in their system much longer than most animals.
What are the animals of the Syrian Desert?
syrian's desert are not different from other deserts all deserts have alot of camels, horses and wolves, sometimes u can find snakes and rabbits.
Are horses afraid of camels?
Yes, I am a camel and I'm very scared of horses
What can you do to make this world a better place Give me a funny answer?
A funny answer huh..... Make every crime punishable by being tickled to death !
Does Italy use horses or camels for there transportation?
camels
Do people keep camels as pets?
They could be a pet but you would have to live in the desert. Otherwise they couldn't survive. WHAT??? A camel is specially adapted to survive in a desert...it does not require a desert to survive. As for "pet"...obviously you can't keep it in the house, but you can have one the way you have a horse or goat if you have a permit. There are camels in petting zoos and some are even used the way therapeutic horses are used, sometimes with even better results.
If you someone allergic to horses are they also allergic to camels?
It is possible for someone allergic to horses to also be allergic to camels. The allergy is most likely to the dander, and horses and camels can have similar dander.
Do camels eat horses?
no!
Why are horses are better than camels?
Horses aren't necessarily better than camels, but most people prefer them. They can be used for many sports such as western riding, English riding, and trail riding. You can also just keep them as companions, as they are very lovable and kind. They are beautiful, graceful animals. Camels can't be used for any sports that i know of and they are hard to find. They aren't very nice either, and not as pretty as horses, though this is just an opinion.
