Question

Explain how camels are adapted to living in deserts.

Answer 1

Adaptations of camels which help them to live in deserts are as follows:

• They have large, thick soles that allow them to walk easily on sand.
• They pass very little urine and perspire little to save water.
• They drink a lot of water when it is available and store it in the body fat. Thus, they can live without water for many days.
• They are not affected by the heat from the ground, as they have long legs.
• They have long eyelashes which prevent their eyes from sand and dust particles.