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Camels are able to withstand changes in body temperature and water content that would kill most other animals. Their temperature ranges from 34°C (93°F) at night up to 41°C (106°F) at day; only above this threshold will they start to sweat. This allows them to preserve about five litres of water a day. However, they can withstand at least 25% weight loss due to sweating.
The thick coat reflects sunlight. A shaved camel has to sweat 50% more to avoid overheating. It also insulates them from the intense heat that radiates from hot desert sand. Their long legs also help with this by keeping them further away from the sand.
Their mouth is very sturdy, to be able to eat thorny desert plants. Long eyelashes and ear hairs, together with sealable nostrils prevent sand from entering. Their pace (always moving both legs of one side at the same time) and their widened feet help them move without sinking in.
All member species of the Camelids are known to have a highly unusual immune system, where part of the antibody repertoire is composed of immunoglobulins without light chain. Whether and how this contributes to their resistance to harsh environments is currently unknown.
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What types of animals grow best in the desert?
those that can stand the heat, dryness, sand, lack of water. Camels come to mind.
How do camels survive in dessert conditions?
The humps on there back are used to store water. That is why camels don't have to drink for a long time and can stand the hot sun.
Why do camels sleep standing up?
Camels sleep laying down. They often tuck their knees under their body.
Do camels have big ears?
I think itss cozz theyy livee in a desert - a hot environment. therefore, they climate is hot and the camels need a way to release this heat. This is why camels have large ears Hope Diss Helpss Yuee ;)
When was If You Can't Stand the Heat... created?
If You Can't Stand the Heat... was created in 1978-10.
What is the second half of this proverb If you cant stand the heat?
If you cant stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!
What animal transports goods across the Sahara Desert?
Camels transport goods across the Sahara Desert. Camels are used fort his job because they are able to adapt to the heat of the desert.
What does heat stand for?
Hottness Entering At Town HEAT if u cant stand it then dont wear hot clothes.
Why do you call camels camels?
Because camels are camels
The weight of a camel?
Bactrian Camels weigh anywhere from 660-2,200 pounds. Dromedary Camels weigh anywhere from 660 pounds-1,320 pounds. Full grown camels stand about 6 feet 1 inch at the shoulder and 7 feet 1 inch at the hump.
What are a camels feet called?
a camels foot it called a camels foot not a hooves prehistoric camels may have had hooves but present day camels do not so a camels foot is called a camels foot
How much heat can aluminum metal stand?
how much heat can aluminum withstand
