June 22, 2022
During the mid-1800s the United States Army imported camels to aid American expansion westward.
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Do Camels Store Water in Their Humps?
Camels have long been known for their ability to go weeks at a time without needing to drink water—an ability that makes them particularly useful pack animals for people traveling across arid environments and that earned them the nickname “ships of the desert.” Camels are also known for their
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