0
Camels
Camels are common desert animals that were once used, and still often used, to cross deserts with. Because they can go weeks without drinking water, they are easy to take care of. All questions regarding camels are welcome here.
1,749 Questions
What deserts does the camel live in?
If you are referring to feral camels then Australia has a large population in both the Simpson Desert & Great Sandy Desert. The first camels arrived in Australia in 1840 from the Canary Islands. During the 1880s and 1890s the camel importation rate rose sharply as camels were utilised for exploration purposes. It is estimated that 10,000 to 20,000 camels were imported between 1880 and 1907. The domestic camel population continued to expand from 1880 until the early 1920s. With the increase of motor vehicles camels were no longer required and large numbers were let loose into the wild. There is an estimated 955,000 camels spread over 3,330,000 km2.
dromedary camels are 7 ft from the hump and 6 ft from the shoulder.
What type of habitat does the dromedary live in?
camels live in deserts, mostly in Egypt and the middle east
I can remember no Biblical reference to Jesus riding a camel, but it is possible. He did ride on an [animal which I will not mention] into Jerusalem if I recall correctly. A camel would have been the best way to travel from Egypt to Judea, but not the only way.
How did the Bactrian Camel get its name?
The bactrian camel comes from in and around the Gobi Desert of Asia.
Yes you can.
'Dude' can either mean a man, or it can be used for persons of either sex.
Of course, some may feel that it's use should be limited to males, and that it fails to acknowledge the femininity of a woman if she is addressed that way. But, conversely, some women might be honoured by the expression because the speaker is treating her as an equal, a 'fellow human'.
Of course, 'dude' is an informal (slang?) word, and is best avoided when more formal forms of address would be more appropriate.
For more information see Related links below this box.
so they cam move to places that people want them to move.
Bactrian Camels weigh anywhere from 660-2,200 pounds. Dromedary Camels weigh anywhere from 660 pounds-1,320 pounds. Full grown camels stand about 6 feet 1 inch at the shoulder and 7 feet 1 inch at the hump.
How much of water can a camel drink at a time?
yes you can if you are starving in the wild but i would season it first
A camel with two humps is called the Bactrian camel.
They are native to Central and East Asia.
A camel with one hump is called the Arabian camel or Dromedary camel.
They are native to dry desert areas of West Asia.
Both are domesticated, they both work for humans (like horses) and they both provide milk (like cows).
What is the best reason for using a camel in the desert?
because camels can go for a long time with out water
It is a bad thing.There is an operation you can have but its very rare. People under the age of 15 are likely to die during the operation. If you dont get the operation you will most likely die within 2 weeks.
Answered by Dr. Silvey,head doctor.
No! Camels (as do all quadruped mammals) have what is called the stifle joint, the equivalent joint to the human knee, in each hindlimb. In the front limb, what is colloquially referred to as the 'knee' in animals such as horses and camels is actually the carpus, the equivalent to the human wrist - not a true knee! So you may say that a camel has two stifle joints (one on each hindlimb) and two 'knees,' (one on each forelimb). Note: the joint down from the stifle (the one which bends in the opposite direction to a human knee) is called the hock or tarsus and is the equivalent of the human ankle.
Do camels like apples or carrots?
I know they eat dates. I was in the Sahara in Morocco last year. The guides gave them dates every evening.
What continent does camels live in?
North America (although they have since died out there.) This is why there are camelids are found in both South America, and in the old world.
What does a camel have in its hump?
a camel's hump is a giant mound of fat, actually. In a healthy, well-fed camel, the hump can weigh as much as 80 pounds (35 kilograms)! Human beings and most animals store their fat mixed in with muscle tissue or in a layer right beneath the skin. Camels are the only animals with a hump. The hump allows a camel to survive an extremely long time (up to two weeks) without food if need be. Because camels typically live in the desert, where food can be scarce for long stretches, this is important.
Can camel milk boil for drinking?
Yes, According to the Isralean 2006 Census boys who drink camel milk at a young age tend to be 32x stronger than their peers
Is a camel an invertebrate or a vertabrete?
A vertebrate. A vertebrate is an animal with a backbone. Dogs, cats, whales, birds, and humans are vertebrates. An invertebrate does not have a backbone.
What is the life cycle of a camel?
it is born....then it mates...then it dies it is born....then it mates...then it dies
What adaptations help the camel survive?
a camel has big lips so it can chew on a cactus and not get hurt by it thorns.
a camel also has very good hearing abilities.
What are the 3 adaptation for the camel?
The camel can store fat in hump(s) and store water in their stomach. They have broad feet to prevent sinking too much in the sand. They have long thick eyelashes and can close the nostril to keep out blowing sand. A heavy coat insulates them during the heat of the day, and during the often bitter cold of the night.
