![]() ![]() Female camels usually only have one baby, but sometimes camels have twins.īaby camels are called calves. OffspringĪfter a gestation of 12 to 14 months, a mother camel will find a private spot to have her young. Camels are very social and like to greet each other by blowing in each other's faces. The herds are led by a dominant male, while many of the other males form their own herd called a bachelor herd. HabitsĬamels like to stay together in groups called herds. Though many people think that camels only live in hot climates, they do well in temperature ranges from 20 degrees F (minus 29 degrees C) to 120 degrees F (49 degrees C). No matter the type, camels are usually found in the desert, prairie or steppe. The Bactrian camel lives in Central Asia. The dromedary camel, also called an Arabian camel, can be found in North Africa and the Middle East. The two types of camel are found in different parts of the world. When there is little food and water, the camel's hump fat releases water 9.3 grams of fat releases 1.13 grams of water, according to research by the University of Singapore. Their bodies rehydrate faster than any other mammal. They can drink 30 gallons (113 liters) of water in just 13 minutes. Camels are herbivores, though, so you won't find them eating meat.įilling up on water, when it's available, is very important for camels. Their thick lips allow them to eat things that most other animals couldn't, such as thorny plants. ![]() (Image credit: alersandr hunta/ ) DietĬamels aren't picky about what they eat.
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