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Do the humps of camels hold water?
No, they contain fat. That fat contains nutritional storage as well as moisture.
Why do camels have humps and what is their purpose?
Camels have humps to store fat, not water. The fat provides energy when food is scarce.
Why do camels have humps?
Camels have humps to store fat, not water. The fat can be used as a source of energy when food is scarce.
Is it true that camels can carry water in their humps?
Nope. Humps are fat, not water,
Why does camels have two humps?
Only Bactrian Camels have two humps, and dromedaries have one but I know that they store fat (not water) in their humps
How do camels survive with humps?
Camel's hump contain fat which they use time to time to survive when there is no food and water.
Where do camels store water if they don't store it in their humps?
No, they do not. The popular belief that camels store water in their humps is a myth and zoological hoax. Camels actually store fat in their humps. Excessive nutrients that the camel does not currently need are converted into fat and stored in the humps. These nutrients come from plants, seeds and water. 1,000g of fat in the camels hump can yield the equivalent to 1,111g of water when metabolised. In summary, camels do not physically store water in their humps. They store fatty tissue containing nutrients which is metabolised when the camel needs those nutrients.
Do camels drink?
camels do drink because in their humps isn't water. It's fat.
Why do camels have two humps?
Camels have two humps to store fat, which provides them with energy when food and water are scarce in their desert environment.
Why do camels have humps and how do they help them survive in their desert environment?
Camels have humps to store fat, not water. The fat provides energy when food is scarce in the desert. The humps also help regulate body temperature and allow camels to go long periods without water.
Why is there fat inside a camels hump?
because if they had no fat in camels humps they would not have humps and then they would be horses.
Where do camels store there water?
Camels do not store water. The idea that camels store water in their humps was a zoological hoax. Camels actually convert the water into fat, which is stored in their humps and metabolised if they need water.
