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Types and Adaptations of Camels

The document describes two types of camels: dromedary, which has one hump, and Bactrian, which has two humps. It highlights the adaptations of camels for desert survival, such as their ability to conserve water, protective features like long eyelashes and fur, and specialized feet. Additionally, it includes a set of questions and answers related to the information presented about camels.

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Types and Adaptations of Camels

The document describes two types of camels: dromedary, which has one hump, and Bactrian, which has two humps. It highlights the adaptations of camels for desert survival, such as their ability to conserve water, protective features like long eyelashes and fur, and specialized feet. Additionally, it includes a set of questions and answers related to the information presented about camels.

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The Camel

Camel Species
There are two types of camels; the dromedary and the Bactrian. Bactrian camels
have two humps to store fat. Dromedary camels have only one hump. Most of
the camels found in the UAE are dromedary camels.

Dromedary camel Bactrian camel

Adaptations
Camels are able to survive in very hot weather. They do not sweat, which means
they can save water. Below, you can see lots of ways that camels are adapted
for life in the desert.

How Are Camels Suited to Live in the Desert?

long eyelashes hump to


to protect eyes store fat
from sand

fur to protect
nostrils that against sunburn
close to protect
from sand
flat, padded feet to
protect from heat and
leathery mouth to eat stop them slipping in
prickly desert plants the sand
The Camel

Questions
1. Name the two different types of camels.

2. Which type of camel has only one hump?

3. What is stored in a camel’s hump?

4. How does a camel’s fur help it to survive in the hot desert?

5. How do a camel’s feet help it to walk in the desert?


The Camel

Answers
1. Name the two different types of camels.
The two types of camels are the dromedary and the Bactrian.

2. Which type of camel has only one hump?


The dromedary camel has only one hump.

3. What is stored in a camel’s hump?


Fat is stored in a camel’s hump.

4. How does a camel’s fur help it to survive in the hot desert?


A camel’s fur protects it against sunburn.

5. How do a camel’s feet help it to walk in the desert?


A camel’s feet are padded, big and wide, which helps to protect
them from the heat and stops them slipping in the sand.

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