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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.

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Does a dromedary have two humps or one?

Well a dromedary has only one hump, and is the only camel that is know to man that only has one hump. Remember that, and you can do a whole report, just on a dromedary's hump! :)

Why do people have spit?

People have saliva to aid in digestion.

Camels and llamas spit ON people to express fright or annoyance. It's a warning.

Why do camels need little water?

Camels need to drink water just like every other animal on the planet. However, they have adapted to dry desert climates, so they can go relatively long periods between watering. Also they drink a lot of water beforehand and store it up.

How do you break bricks without getting hurt?

You need to have enough power and have to be really strong in order to break bricks without hurting your fists or your hand. To break bricks you must have lots of powers and you also need to have your strengths. You must break the brick in the correct way and make sure you be really careful not to hurt yourself.

How is the camel adapted to the desert climate?

Camels don't exactly "adapt" to the desert region, because they are naturally born to live in the desert.

If you are asking on how they survive in the desert, this is mainly because of the humps they have on their backs. Many people mistake the humps to carry water instead of fat. The humps carry fat which has water, but it does not carry 100% water as many people mistake it for.

When was Fluting on the Hump created?

Fluting on the Hump was created in 1987.

How do you set up an old camel tent?

lay tent on ground

hammer in corner stakes,

measure corner to corner to create an even right-angle rectangle;

put up center pole assembly

attach tent

put up both side assemblies

attach

even out tension by moving poles and adjusting ropes

Why is it important to move around if you live in the desert?

when the time change accures the weather changes slightly and for the different seasons the temp. changes, soin the desert its impt. to move around for your survival!

What animal is called a crash?

Based on what i have read... a group oh hippos are called a crash.

definition of a group: It is more than 1 person. another words it could be a team mate or team mates

definition of team mates: team mates are basically the same thing as a partner the only difference is that it could be used if you were an athlete and you had a team so those people on your team would be your team mates.

Why does a camel produce little sweat and urine?

it is b/c they dont drink very often. they can drink water once a week, if they find water until then. if you only drank water every few days and only lived off a couple dry shrubs and fat in your hump, i dont think youd urinate as often as you do.....

What is camel movement called?

A Camel has a distinctive 'pacing gait'

Do people hump or grind poles?

Haha they spin and grind on poles (:

Do pelicans live in the desert?

No, pelicans live near inland or coastal water.