Camel

Camel
Kingdom
  Animal
Class
  Mammal
Genus
  Camel

 
Status
  Varies by species.
Added by
  JindoJeff - cheetah
Date Updated
  Wed Jun 18 22:26:55 2014
Image Credit
  JindoJeff
Image Comment
  -
Image From
  Brookfield Zoo
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Camel Facts & Trivia for kids

  • There are two species of Camels, the Bactrian and the Dromedary
  • A Camels hump is used to store fatty tissue which can be used as a source of energy.
  • While some wild Camels still exist most Camels are domesticated.
  • Camels can withstand temperature and water consumption extremes that would kill most animals.
  • Some tribes of people that live in the desert drink Camel milk.
  • Camels can drink one quarter of their weight, and store it for days.
  • Camels have three layers of eyelids to help provide protection from blowing sand.
  • Camels evolved in North America and later migrated to Asia.
  • It is said that camels can drink over 30 gallons of water in 10 minutes.

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