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have a special structure preventing extra water loss.
Furthermore, blood composition is such that it does not let any
deceleration in the blood circulation even when the water level in
the camel's body is reduced to the minimum. In addition, albu-
min enzyme, which reinforces resistance to thirst, is found in
much higher amounts in the camel's blood than in that of other
living things.
The hump is another aid to the camel. One fifth of the
camel's body is stored in the form of fat in its hump. The storage
of the body fat in only one part of the camel's body prevents it
from using water all through its body. This allows its body to use
the minimum amount of water.
Although a camel with humps can take in 30-50 kg of food
in a day, it is able to live for one month on only 2 kg. of grass.
Camels have very strong rubber-like lips, which permit them to
eat thorns sharp enough to pierce leather. Moreover, they pos-
sess such a strong digestive system that they can eat everything
in sight, like plastic plates, copper wire and reeds. The four-
chambered stomach of this wonderful animal is created to cater
for non-food substances as well, which increases its probabilities
of obtaining energy from sources other than food. This adapt-
ability is definitely helpful in surviving in an arid region.
4. Protection against whirlwinds and storms: The eyes of
camels have two rows of eyelashes. The structure of the eye-
lashes is like two different combs clamping together which pro-
tect the eyes from severe sandstorms. Remarkably, camels can
close the openings of their noses in these kinds of storms.
5. Protection against burning and freezing weather condi-

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