How does camels store their water

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Don't settle for anything less than responsible journalism. Instead, by placing the fat in a hump that is out of the way, the camel can stay as cool as possible while still having an energy reserve. Think of it like a tourist from northern Siberia with a coat stuffed full of snacks just stepping off the plane in the Sahara Desert. What does he immediately do? He takes off his coat and slings it over his shoulder. He still wants to lug around his coat full of snacks, he just does not want it wrapped around him making him hot.

To handle hot and arid conditions, camels have many interesting adaptations. Among them is the ability to go a long time without drinking water and the ability to drink large quantities of water very quickly. An attraction of Answers in Genesis. All rights reserved. Weather provided by OpenWeatherMap cc-by-sa. Email Using: Gmail Yahoo! Outlook Other. Camelid red blood cells Zorse red blood cells similar to most mammal blood cells. Prepare to Believe Subscribe to Museum Emails.

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