Camels are well suited to their desert habitats, with numerous clever adaptations that help them to tolerate extreme hot and cold environments. Camels are part of a group known as camelids. This makes ...

Why are camels good at living in the desert? In this animation, Grandad Charlie, an elderly tortoise, tells his grandson Sam a story to illustrate how camels are adapted to their environment.

Why are camels good at living in the desert? In this animation, Grandad Charlie, an elderly tortoise, tells his grandson Sam a story to illustrate how camels are adapted to their environment.

When camels do refill, however, they soak up water like a sponge. A very thirsty animal can drink 30 gallons of water in only 13 minutes. Other adaptations help dromedaries thrive in desert ...