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Mammal ยท Desert
Dromedary camel
Camelus dromedarius
Meet the animal
Life as a dromedary camel
Dromedary camels have one hump and have helped people travel through hot deserts for thousands of years.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Fat stored in the hump provides energy, while broad feet spread their weight across soft sand.
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Surprising fact
A camel can close its nostrils during a sandstorm.