We ’re tired of know camels for their minds . Is n’t it time we started appreciating their bodies ?
by Jennifer Drapkin
1 . The Hump : Contrary to pop impression , the protrusion does not stash away water supply . alternatively , it ’s filled with productive , like a gravity - defy beer belly , which allows the camel to go for a month without food .
If the hump becomes depleted, it will shrink, flop over, and hang at the camel’s side.
2 . The pap : Camel Milk River , the Bedouin potable of alternative , is more nutritious than moo-cow milk , with more potassium , more iron , and three time as much vitamin C. In fact , Camel Milk River will presently become available in foodstuff stores across Europe . In the meantime , candy manufacturer from Vienna are develop a umber camel milk for the kids.3 . The Nostrils : Camels can open and fold their muscular nostrils at will , which prevent them from inhale sand in the event of a sandstorm.4 . The Body hotness : When the outside temperature is higher than body temperature , most mammalian perspire to cool off off . But not the camel . To avoid sweating , its body temperature will climb up to 11 grade , which is the basal way that camel conserve water in the desert . In fact , camel often huddle together together to stay cool because their body temperature is often less than the outside air travel .
5 . The excretion : Camels also conserve water system by bring about saturated urine and juiceless dung.6 . The Feet : When the thick , leathery pads of a camel ’s infantry hit the reason , they broadcast wide , preventing the camel from sinking into the sand.7 . Those Long Legs : When a camel walks , it moves both leg on one side and the both leg on the other , rocking side - to - side . This is why camel are nicknamed " The ships of the desert . “ Camel wooden leg are incredibly strong , which allows them to carry up to 1000 pounds . They also can walk 100 mile per day and sprint at 12 nautical mile per hour .
