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Exotic Farm Animals
This category deals with exotic farm animals which have become commercial enterprises in the farming community such as emu, ostrich, or yak. The treatment and care of these non traditional creatures along with certain farming techniques is discussed here.
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They have long eyelashes to keep out sand, humps that hold fat which they can turn into water, when they drink they drink alot as they don't know the next time they will drink, tail to flick away flies and padded feet so they don't burn or sink in the sand.
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They can live for up to two weeks without food because their hump is filled with fat that can last them a while!!
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- There are two types of camel.
- Camels with two humps are called Bactrian camels. They live in central and eastern Asia.
- Camels with one hump are called Arabic camels. They live in western Asia.
- Camels feet consist of wide-spread three toes. To prevent them sinking into the sand.
- Camels store fat in their humps from excessive nutrients from water and food.
- Camels do not store water in their humps. The belief that camels store water in their humps is a myth and zoological hoax.
- Camels have long thick eyelashes to protect their eyes from sand.
- Camels have hair covering their ears to prevent sand clogging them.
- Camels have slit-shaped noses covered with hair to prevent sand entering them. Camels can also close their nostrils if they need to.
- Camel hair protects the camels skin from the harsh desert sun and keeps them warm in the icy desert nights.
- Camel hair also reflects sunlight and is an insulator against heat and cold.
- Camels have a bare, hairless underbelly that helps them keep cool when lying on the sand.
- Camels mouths are tough and leathery, which enables them to eat thorny plants and cactuses.
- The name "camel" comes from the Arabic word ǧml, which means Beauty.
- Camels can survive 30 days without food and 2 weeks without water.
- Camels can drink 40 gallons of water in one go.
- Camels don't sweat until their body temperature reaches over 41 degrees Celsius. Humans and most animals typically sweat at 20 degrees Celsius.
- Camels can carry weight across deserts.
- Camels can produce milk. Camel milk is consumed by many people.
- Camel milk is believed to be a cure for autism in babies. Studies are ongoing.
- Camel milk was used to make the first yoghurts thousands of years ago.
- The lips of a camel are split to help them graze in the desert.
- Camels can kick in all four directions with their legs.
- Camels also defend themselves by regurgitating green bile from their stomach and spitting it at their target. The bile smells foul and puts the threat off the camel. Skunks have a similar but far more foul defence.
- Camel urine is thick like syrup.
- There are fossils of camels, indicating camel-like creatures have existed for millions of years.
- Camels are camouflaged. Their fur is the same or similar colour to their desert surroundings.
- Wild camels are rare. 90% of the camel populations have been domesticated.
- Camels are passive creatures and live peacefully alongside humans, just like cows and horses.
- Camels do love their human masters (if treated right). But they don't like listening to humans very much. Camels are very free-willed and prefer to do things their way.
- Camels were imported to Australia to help with colonisation by transporting supplies and people across the vast Australian deserts and plains. Horses suffered with these tasks because they tend to sink into the sand or died of dehydration.
- When roads, railways and motors were established in Australia, the camels were released into the Australian wild to live freely without human intervention as a "thank you for all your help".
- Camels were also imported to the United States during the US-Mexico war to help American soldiers transport supplies over the desert. The United States even created a official "US Camel Corps".
- The Americans had no idea how to ride or maintain camels very well because they were used to horses. So many camels escaped and roamed the wilderness, where their descendants still remain today.
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Camels live for 40-50 years. They also stay with their parents for 10-11 years. Camels are mammals so they're born just like humans.
Camels have a layer of skin on their eyeballs to prevent desert sand from getting into their eyes such cool animals
What is the camels diet or eating habits?
Camels eat dates, grass, wheat, and oats. Camels have three stomachs. The camels eating habit is it swallows something without chewing much. It goes through one stomach. Then he spits it out. Then he eats it again. Then it goes through the other two stomachs. All done!
Is a Marlin 30-30 with a 160 grain bullet big enough for elk?
the Inuit natives , Sioux, and most reservation tribes in Canada and the US , the old guides went out and shot more game- elk,moose, caribo included with a 30-30-- but they got right on top of the animal and put it in their eye- they also wounded more than they took home- but the 160 is a bit light for anything past 25 yards-and it may take several - a 220 30-06 would be my first choice- the 300 mags-- 338--- 375 h&h would be more appropiate for longer shots
the Inuit natives , Sioux, and most reservation tribes in Canada and the US , the old guides went out and shot more game- elk,moose, caribo included with a 30-30-- but they got right on top of the animal and put it in their eye- they also wounded more than they took home- but the 160 is a bit light for anything past 25 yards-and it may take several - a 220 30-06 would be my first choice- the 300 mags-- 338--- 375 h&h would be more appropiate for longer shots
What happens to a camel hump if it doesn't eat?
The fat stored in the hump, as well as other fat deposits in the body, are used up as an energy source when the camel has to go hungry.
What is the place where camel live?
Deserts in Africa and Central Asia. In Africa you get dromedary camels with one hump, in Asia you get bactrian camels with two humps.
Where can a red tail deer be found?
The red tailed hawk is found all across North America, whever adequate food is available, even nesting in city parks and ledges of tall buildings. The redtail is the most common large hawk in the country. There are three races, the common red tail, Krider's red tail, which is a pale race found on the prairies, and Harlan's red tail, a dark race from the northwest to Alaska.
Is a lemur related to an ostrich?
The lemur is not related to the ostrich in any substantive way. An ostrich is a bird and a lemur is a lower type of primate.
other camels!
They can live for upto two weeks without food because their hump is filled with fat that can last them a while!!
What is the fastest bird on foot?
The ostrich is the fastest bird on foot, traveling in short intervals at up to 65 k/ph (40 m/ph).
The red foxs predators are humans,wolves,coyotes and pumas
Yes, humans - but sometimes wolves, cougars and eagles will attack them.
Yes there are Foxes all over w.a and are considered a pest as they kill animals and drain their blood.
What is the ticker symbol for Buffalo Wild Wings?
The ticker symbol for Buffalo Wild Wings is BWLD and it is traded on the Nasdaq.
No, a camel is NOT a predator, although they can become very angry if you boss them around too much, they will spit a t you, but they certainly are NOT predators by hunting down other animals.
They can swim and eat lizards and other small animals but they are a flightless bird. Emus can become a good pet and get along well with other animals such as chickens, goats, etc.
What is the plural noun for bison?
The plural of bison is usually also bison.
Bisons is also accepted but bison is more common.
What is the difference between inap and camel?
Actually CAP & INAP are used for prepaid systems. The main difference between these two is CAp will be used for Mobile applications but INAP is used for Fixed networks ( Non Mobility ). Also in CAP we can get the Call Location information but in INAP we wont get this.
CAP - used for mobile application
INAP- calling cards
What is the difference a pack camel and a riding camel?
pack camels carry packs while riding camels you can ride on thanks vote.
What is the population of Elk City OK?
According to census.gov, the 2007 ACS population estimate for Elk City, Oklahoma, is 11,099.
Is there a such thing as mini camels?
In a way, yes. Llamas and alpacas are in the same family as camels, and they are smaller. They cannot carry riders, but they can be used as pack animals and pets.
