Camel β The Desert Tank
April 2, 2025

β Scientific Name: Camelus dromedarius (Dromedary)
π― Classification: Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Camelidae
π Habitat: Arid deserts of the Middle East and North Africa
π‘ Did you know? Camels can survive for weeks without water by storing fat in their humps.
πΎ They have thick foot pads for walking on hot desert sand.
π Camels can close their nostrils to keep out sand during sandstorms.
β¨ Their long lashes and bushy eyebrows protect their eyes from the sun and sand.