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Camels can have either one or two humps, depending on the species. The misconception that all camels have two humps is not accurate.

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Do camels have two humps, or is it just a myth?

Camels can have one hump or two humps, depending on the species. Dromedary camels have one hump, while Bactrian camels have two humps. It is not a myth.


Do camels grow humps?

They don't grow humps, they are just born with them


Differience between dromedary camels and bactrain camels?

Bactrian Camels have two humps, while Dromedary Camels have one. Just remember, "D" has one hump, but "B" has two!


How do camels drink water?

Camels drink water just like humans do, through there mouth. Also they do not store water in their humps, it is fat.


How many pounds of water can a camels store in their humps?

First of all camels DO NOT store water in their humps! In their humps there is extra fat. So don't stick a straw in there and expect to get some nice cool refreshing water. Camels store water in their second blatter. If you are wondering why camels have humps, no one really knows. God just built them wierd. Did you know also that camels have split lips? It's interesting. Trust me on this info I have more animal smarts than any one else in the world! :)


How do camel store food?

Camels store fat on there humps which makes more food and water.


What is the camels hump called?

Deromodary..


Is it true gingers are soulless?

No, that is just a common misconception.


Do camels store water in their body's?

No. There are reports that wild Bactrian camels can drink water saltier than sea water, but not exclusively. Most mammals cannot process the salt from salt water, and need fresh water to survive. These camels also regularly eat snow for water.


How many humps does the camel have?

Either one or two, depending on what type of camel it is. The Dromedary camel (also known as the Arabian camel and the one-humped camel) has a single hump and is found in the dry desert areas of western Asia. The Bactrian camel has two humps and is found in eastern Asia.


Why do camels store water?

Camels do dehydrate... though they can go without water for about 15 daysDespite what other people say, water is not stored in the camel's hump... The hump does help lessen the chance of dehydration, but it is made of fatty tissue and is very helpful to the camel when it is in starvation mode.In addition, the camel's liver and kidneys are very efficient at retaining water. like many other desert animals, urine forms a thick syrup.


What are the animals on the bottles of glaceau smart water?

The animals on the bottles of glaceau smart water is a camel. A lot of people use the camel as a sign of carrying water because they think there is water being held in the camels back but in fact it is just fat in the camels humps.