Camel

"In the spring, camels lose their winter coats by large tufts at a time," he said.

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CamelCamelus bactrianus

  • Habitat

    Asia

  • Food

    various types of plant foods

  • Lifetime

    50 years

  • Weight

    300 to 600 pounds

  • Bulk height

    2.13 meters on average

  • Number of youngsters

    1 of 2

  • Wear time

    12 to 13 months

  • IUCN Status

    Seriously threatened

  • EEP

    No

13

months, that's how long a camel's gestation period can be

600

kilo is the maximum weight of a camel

2,13

meters, that's how high a camel's hump is on average

Fat bumps

Camels have two humps on their backs where not water but fat is stored. That fat is used as a source of energy in times of food scarcity. The humps stand upright when the fat supply is at its maximum.

Sand Protection

The long eyelashes and the third, transparent eyelid protect the eyes from windblown sand. The nostrils can squeeze them together into slits to prevent sand from getting in.

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