How A Camel Adapts In

The Desert

What is a Camel

A camel is an even-toed ungulate that bears

distinctive fatty deposits known as “humps” on its
back

Toes of Camel

They have two toes on each foot joined by a tough

web and leathery padded soles. Camels walk by
moving both legs on each side of their bodies at the
same time and this rolling action sometimes gives
them the name “ships of the desert”

Nostrils of Camel
They are able to close their nostrils in order to keep
sand out of their noses. They have a split lip which
they use like fingers to strip leaves off the trees.

Eyelashes

They have two rows of long eyelashes that help

keep sand and dust out and a third clear inner
eyelid that allows them to keep sand out but still see
in a sandstorm.

Hump

The dromedary camel has only one hump while the

bactrian camel has two. The humps are made of
stored fat which the camels can use as an energy
source when they can’t get food or water.

Legs of Camel
Camel's legs has long strong legs & flat which help
the camel to easily walk on the sand without sinking
into it.