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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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Camels do not spit unless they are agitated or upset, and they really don't spit at all because what they spray is not saliva.
What structural adaptation prevents camels from becoming dehydrated?
Camels possess several structural adaptations that help prevent dehydration, the most notable being their specialized kidneys and the ability to tolerate high body temperatures. Their kidneys are highly efficient at conserving water, excreting concentrated urine and minimizing water loss. Additionally, camels have thick fur that insulates them from the sun, reducing sweat evaporation and helping them maintain hydration in extreme heat. These adaptations enable them to survive in arid environments where water is scarce.
Man came into house and ungerted what?
Man came into house and ungirded his camels and also gave provender for the camels.
What were two of the most important trade goods carried across the Sahara Desert by camel caravan?
Type your answer here... GOLD AND SALT
Northern guanacos that live in Peru are endangered.
The large populations in Argentina and Chile are not.
I recommend these pages:
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/11186/0
http://guanacos.co.nz/about-guanacos/
http://darwin.defra.gov.uk/documents/12022/3580/Appendix%20BE%20Camelid%20Quarterly%20-%20Guanaco%201.pdf
Camels mate much the same way as most other mammals do.
It includes both a male and a female in order to produce offspring.
They do the act much the same way as horses in the wild would.
This includes for the male, "climbing" onto the rear end of the female and inserting their penis in the vagina of the female and then ejaculate.
Who told the 3 wise men to follow the star because that is where Jesus was born?
An angel also came to the wise men as well as coming to Mary and told them to follow the star and they would find their new king. :D
What is the importance of camel milk?
Camel milk is quite healthy. Some important aspects of the milk include lower lactose, higher potassium, higher fat, and higher protein than cow's milk.
There are two types of camels in the world: the bactrian and Arabian. The bactrian camel has two humps and is found in the deserts of eastern and northern Asia, specifically the Gobi. The Arabian, as its name suggests, is found in Arabian deserts, and is the one hump variety. Few of these animals of either variety are found in the wild any longer.
Camels also roam the Australian deserts. They were imported to Australia to help with colonisation by transporting goods and people across the vast Australian deserts and plains. A task that horses struggled with because horses would sink into the sand or die of dehydration.
When roads, railway and motor transport was eventually established in Australia, the camels were released into the Australian wild.
A small herd of camels also exist in the US-Mexican deserts. They were imported by the United States during the US-Mexico war to help American troops transport supplies across the US-Mexican deserts. Again, a task which horses struggled with. The US troops were not used to riding or maintaining camels, so many escaped and roamed the wilderness.
Deserts-Egypt is one place where they are common.
