The Noble Camel: General Information, Physical Characteristics, Habitats, Behaviors, and Interesting Facts
The Camelus Dromedarius, known as the camel, has distinctive characteristics such as its hump(s) for storing fat and surviving in deserts and semi-arid grasslands. Camels can endure extreme heat, lack of water, and can go months without drinking due to their unique adaptations. They are herbivores, eating grass and plants, and give birth to live young. Understanding their physical traits, behaviors, habitats, and fascinating facts sheds light on these remarkable animals.
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THE NOBLE CAMEL! By : Emma Livingston
GENERAL INFORMATION! The camel fits in the mammal group. Their scientific name is Camelus Dromedarius. The camel s lifespan is to 12-15 years.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS! Their color is mostly different shades of brown. Their average height is 6.6 and their weight is 990-1397lbs. The camel s body covering is a long shaggy fur and skin. Their unique body part is their hump(s). Their humps are used to store body fat, which is converted to energy and water. It also absorbs extreme heat from water from the sun.
HABITATS! They live in the desert and semi-arid grasslands. The desert is very, very hot, sandy, and dry. Also the semi-arid grasslands has a lot of grass and very dry. The camel lives in the desert which is very, very hot and some other camels live in the semi-arid grasslands which is hot also.
BEHAVIORS! They eat grass, salty plants, and the cud of goats and cattle. If it s a plant, they just eat it, but if it s and animal,(which is only goats and cattle) they only eat their cud.(cud is a thick mucus substance.) The camel gives birth to live young. A camel can only have one baby.
INTERESTING FACTS! A camel can drink up to 40 gallons of water, which can last up for months. A camel s temperature ranges from 34 degrees celsius at night to 41 degrees during the day. They don t begin to sweat till their over 41 degrees. One reason camels can go long periods without water is because of the shape of their blood cells. These are oval and will flow when their dehydrated.
