Camel Facts for Kids | Interesting Amazing Facts about Camels for Children

This is an educational video for children. Here are some interesting and fun facts about Camels: • Camels live in deserts, where it is hot and dry. • There are two different types of camels – the dromedary camel (the kind that has only one hump) and the Bactrian camel (which has two humps). • A camel’s hump consists of stored fat which the camels can resource when food and water are very limited. • This fat can be broken down and used as nutrition in emergencies where food is scarce, so camels can go for days without water or food. • Camels have a third, clear eyelid which protects their eyes from sand and dirt blowing in the desert. • They have two sets of eyelashes, which help keep their eyes clean. • Camels can carry up to 500 pounds on their backs, so people or goods can be transported. • They can run up to speeds of 40 miles per hour • Camels do not start sweating until temperatures reach 106 degrees. • One thing camels do not eat is meat, because they are herbivores. • A thirsty camel can drink more than 30 gallons of water in less than 15 minutes. In very desperate times, camels can survive up to six months without food or water. • Female camels are called cows, males are called bulls and Baby camels are called calves. • A group of camels is called a caravan. • Camels can live around 40 - 50 years.