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Facts

A camels long legs help its body to be high from the hot desert surface and a pad of thick tissue called a pedestal raises the body slightly when the camel sits so cool air can pass underneath.

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Quotes

Both camels are dead and our provisions are done.

William John Wills
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Camels are 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) at shoulder level and 2.15 m (7 ft 1 in) at the hump.

camels , shoulder , level
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Camels are capable of running as fast as 65 km/h (40 mph) for a short period of time, and can maintain a speed of around 40 km/h (25 mph).

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Quotes

Camels are still trained in Alice Springs for tourist jaunts and for occasional sale to Australia's zoos.

Robyn Davidson
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Camels are very social, even though they might seem extremely laid-back and slow. In the wild, they travel with around 30 others when looking for food.

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Camels are well suited to the hot sandy deserts they roam in. Their thick coat insulates them from heat and also lightens during summer to help reflect heat.

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Quotes

Camels are wonderful animals. Witty, intelligent and sensitive.

Robyn Davidson
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Camels aren't as slow as they look they can run up to speeds of 40mph. However, they cannot maintain this for very long, but can comfortably move at up to 25mph.

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Camels do not actually hold liquid water in their humps. The humps contain fatty tissue reserves, which can be converted to water or energy when required. They can survive up to six months without food or water by using up these fatty stores.

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Camels don't actually store water in their humps.

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Camels don't just spit for fun. If they feel threatened, they will use it as a defense mechanism. Be nice to camels and they'll be nice to you!

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Camels have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years. Used mostly for transport or to carry heavy loads, they also provide a source of milk, meat, and hair/wool.

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Camels have long been used in wartimes. Romans used camels for their ability to scare off horses who are afraid of their scent, and in recent times camels have been used to carry heavy gear and troops across hot sandy deserts.

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Camels live on average for 40 to 50 years.

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