The specialty of the camel so that it can survive in the desert

The specialty of the camel so that it can survive in the desert

Camels are special animals. They can survive in the desert without water and food for months. But is it really because of the camel's hump that stores water? The answer is not 100% correct. While camels have tricks to make the most of the water, their hump isn't one of them. So why do camels have humps on their backs? The answer is as a "chamber" fat storage. "They face a drought when food and water are scarce," said Rick Schwartz, animal care supervisor and national spokesperson at the San Diego Zoo. When food is available, camels eat enough calories to build their hump so they can last a long time when food is scarce. "With a "full" hump, a camel can last up to four or even five months without food, says Schwartz. When camels use up their fat, their empty hump will fall like a deflated balloon until they have eaten enough to "inflate" again. Camels themselves are not born with this fat deposition and do not grow while they are breastfee…