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Science 5 - Camel Adaptations

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  • They have hair in their ears...
    ...to keep out the sand and dust!
  • They can close their nostrils...
    ... to keep out sand and dust
  • They have thick, leathery pads on the knees...
    ... to protect them from the hot sand when they kneel to rest
  • They have thick fur...
    ...to regulate their body temperature
  • They have two rows of long eyelashes...
    ... to keep out sand and dust!
  • They have a large and tough mouth...
    ... to allow them to eat thorny, desert plants!
  • They store large amounts of water in their stomach...
    ... to allow them to go for days without drinking any water!
  • They have long legs...
    ... to keep their body away from the hot sand
  • They have wide, flat, padded feet with two toes...
    ... to help them walk on the sand without sinking
  • They store fat in their humps...
    ... to use it when food is scarce