Camel

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/camel

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Camelus
2. What is the lifespan?Average 40-50 years, with some individuals living up to 60 years
3. What is a camel's hump made of?The hump is made of fat, not water. It stores energy and helps produce water when food is scarce.
4. How do camels drink so much water quickly?Camels can drink up to 200 liters in a few minutes. Their special red blood cells stay fluid even when dehydrated.

Adipose Tissue: Body fat stored for energy and insulation; in camels, primarily located in the humps.
Physiological Adaptation: Internal body processes that have evolved to enhance survival in a specific environment.
Transhumance: Seasonal migration of livestock, often facilitated by camels, between permanent settlements and grazing areas.