Did you know? 40% of the camel's body weight is water, so if they didn't have any water in their systems, they would weigh 40% less. Their humps store fat and not water. Their kidneys are so efficient that they can process the saltiest water into energy. Taht is a hreat adaptation to the hot deserts they live in. The camel is an omnivore, meaning it eats both plants and animals. They weigh between 990 and 1,397 pounds. They are between 8.7 and 12.7 feet long, including their tail. They live up to 15 years of age.