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How's the weather up there?
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An adult camel
can stand up to six feet at the shoulder and seven feet at the hump. The hump is
made up of fatty tissue which the animal uses for energy when food is very scarce.
If the camel uses too much fat for energy there will remain a small flap of skin that will
hang over the side of the camel until returned back to normal.
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I'm takin' five!
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Like birds of a feather we stick together! |
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Camels have a bad reputation, and they are known to be bad-tempered and will kick and
spit. But they go against their reputation and are usually smart-brained,
good-tempered, and patient. As you can see, their moods change often. A
camel that is fully grown can weigh up to 1,542 pounds! Camel's are often called
"Ships of the Desert," meaning they can carry a lot of weight. |
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Camels come
in a w i d e variety of colors. From black to the lightest brown. They have
keen hearing but very tiny ears. Their eyes are large in size but have a
gentle look. Long eyelashes keep out sand and dust, and very thick eyebrows shield
their sensitive eyes.
A camel can go up to seven days with none or very
little food and water. A camel that travels across an area that food is hard to find
will eat any little scrap or bone it can find. |
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