Demystified: Do Camels Store Water in Their Humps?

Camels are well-adapted to desert life, with humps storing fat for nourishment, not water. Their unique adaptations include temperature regulation through less insulation and efficient water use via oval-shaped blood cells. Camels can consume large amounts of water and survive on minimal resources, showcasing their resilience in arid environments.

What is the primary function of a camel's hump?

• To store water for long journeys

• To store fat for nourishment

• To help them run faster

• To protect them from predators

Why do camels store fat in their humps rather than distributing it throughout their bodies?

• To reduce body insulation and regulate temperature

• To make them look taller

• To help them swim better

• To make them more attractive to mates

How do camels manage to survive without water for about a week?

• By eating snow

• By drinking saltwater

• By having efficient water conservation adaptations

• By storing water in their humps

What unique feature of camel blood cells aids in their water retention?

• They are triangular

• They are square-shaped

• They are very small

• They are oval-shaped and elastic

What unusual food can camels consume due to their adaptations?

• Fruits

• Insects

• Cacti, including spines

• Grass