Camello

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/camello

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?40-50 years in the wild; up to 60 years in captivity
3. What is a camel's hump made of?A camel's hump is made of fat, not water. It stores energy that the camel can use when food is scarce.
4. How do camels stay cool and hydrated in the desert?Camels have very efficient kidneys and intestines that keep water from being lost. Their blood cells stay fluid even when dehydrated, and they can let their body temperature rise and fall to save water.

Adipose Tissue: Body fat, composed of adipocytes, used for energy storage and insulation.
Nictitating Membrane: A transparent or translucent third eyelid that moves across the eye for protection.
Precocial: An animal that is capable of moving and feeding itself shortly after birth.