How is camel adapted to its environment

The hump of a camel contains a store of fatty tissue which can be used as a source of food and energy when natural vegetation is in short supply or non-existent. Camels can be bad-tempered animals capable of inflicting a vicious slashing bite. They can also spit a foul smelling 'soup' of regurgitated food at anyone who irritates them sufficiently.

Despite all this, the camel can carry a load of around k lb over considerable distances, while the dromedary or riding camel can travel up to miles in one days, so it is not really surprising that camels are regarded as valuable working animals. Camel Habits.

Camel Habits All camels are well adapted to their difficult life in a desert environment. Read More: Credits.

Adaptation: Nostrils can be closed Function: Keep out blowing sand. Adaptation: Fat stored in hump s Function: Help it to survive long periods without food and water. Adaptation: Thick fur and underwool Function: Provide warmth during cold desert nights and insulation against daytime heat.

The colour of their bodies helps them to blend into their environment. Camel's ears are covered with hair, even on the inside. The hair helps keep out sand or dust that might blow into the animal's ears. Find out more. Follow me on Twitter mbarrow. I teach computers at The Granville School and St. John's Primary School in Sevenoaks Kent.

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