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HEAD PROTECTED FROM THE SAND:
• The eyelashes have an interlocking system. In case
of danger, they are automatically shut. The inter-
locking eyelashes do not let any dust particles enter
the eyes of the animal.
• The nose and the ears are covered with long hairs
to protect the animal from sand and dust.
• Its long neck enables the animal to reach and feed
on leaves three metres above the ground.

FEET SUITABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF LAND:
• The feet comprise two toes joined with an elastic pad. This struc-
ture, which enables the animal to firmly grasp the earth, consists
of four fatty balls. It is totally suitable for all kinds of land condi-
tions.
• The toenails protect the feet from potential damage resulting
from a bump.
• The knees are covered with callus, which is composed of skin as
hard and thick as a horn. When the animal lies down on hot sand,
this callused structure protects the animal from being injured by
the extremely hot ground.

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