Camel Adaptations

A feature that allows an animal to survive and meet its needs in its environment is called ______________.

• Adaptation

• Ecosystem

• Migration

A camel has several features (adaptations) that allow it to survive in the desert.

• True
• False
• A camel doesn't live in the desert

This camel adaptation stores fat to provide energy.

• Hump

• Feet

• Stomach

These are very wide and padded to keep the camel from sinking down into the sand.

• Hair
• Hump
• Feet
• Stomach

These are long to help keep sand out of the camel's eyes.

• Nostrils
• Eyelids
• Eyelashes
• Hair

These can be closed to keep out sand.

• Nostrils
• Ears
• Eyelashes
• Hair

Why does a camel need thick lips?

• A camel doesn't have thick lips

• So it can eat prickly desert plants