Animal Adaptations In the Desert
The Sahara desert is a harsh and unforgiving place.
A place that requires animals to adapt to their surroundings in order to survive.
The camel is one such animal that has adapted well to this hot, dry climate.
Their long legs are great for going on lengthy journeys.
Their padded feet stop them from sinking in the sand.
Remember, their hump stores fat not water. The fat acts as a food store for the camel.
Their long eyelashes keep the sand out of their eyes.
A special groove in their top lip stops them from losing water.
A Dromedary camel has one hump, while a Bactrian camel has two!
The camel is also known as the ship of the desert. Can you think why?
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