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Q: Why don't camels sink in sand?
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What makes camels good travelers?

What makes camels such good travelers is that they can go many days without water and their big feet will not sink into the sand.


How can camels walk on loose sandy ground?

As a camel's foot is placed on the sand it splays out to cover a larger area. So they don't sink deeply in to soft sand.


What is the use of the camel in the deserts of Africa?

camels have especially made body parts for the sands of the deserts. their eyelashes keep away the sand from blinding their sight. their hoofs are formed in such a way that they do not, unlike horses, stagger and basicly sink in the sand...... lol...... sinking camels


Why do camels have thick leathery knees?

camels have thick knees for two reasons, first because they carry burden and second to stop the sand burning them when they kneel down.


Does a camels have divided hooves?

No it is not. This is one of the reasons it is adapted to its environment, its broad feet help to prevent it sinking into the sand.


What type of home does a camel live in?

camels dont live anywhere they sleep on the sand or ground they do no sleep in atent or anything


How are camels well adapted to their environment?

they have short fur


Why are the camel's wide feet a good adaptation for living in the desert?

The reason why wide feet are a good adaptation for living in the desert is because you do not sink in to the sand as you would if you have thinner feet. Camels have wide feet that help them stay on top of the sand making travel easier and more efficient. The camel's feet are good for the desert because their feet are flat so they don't sink in the sand and that means they can move faster.


How come camels don't sink on the sands dessert?

they have special feet which makes them not sink


How does Quick sand pulls us?

first of all quick sand does NOT pull you in you dont sink you can walk on it but if it did it would be ummm oh yeah its special sand it floats then when you stand in it it sinks to the bottom .


Why would a ball filled with sand would sink in water?

The sand puts weight on it and it makes in sink.


What is the only isle that Camels can be found on horseisle?

Camels can only be found on the Desert. That means they can be found on Desert Isle, The Sand Isles, Dust Isle or Torrid Isle.