Paws For This Week’s Animal Facts: The Camels Said It’s Hump Day

Guess what day it is? HUUUMMPP DAAAAYYY! Okay, please tell me you've seen those Geico commercials, or else I just sound crazy. Yes, this week's animal facts is the Wednesday of animals–Camels! Known for its deposits of fat on its back or "hump" camels have been chosen to symbolize the middle of the workweek. A pretty cool job for a desert animal if you ask me.

While these large, tan, bumpy horse-esque animals look wild, they were actually domesticated 3000 years ago by the Arabians. Camels are extremely useful animals. They can travel for extremely long stretches of time in immense heat without stopping for food or water. Talk about efficiency! Not only do they are they beneficial in transportation, but these multi-purpose bad boys can provide milk and fur to their communities. Camels are a coveted animal in the middle-east. So, next time you are looking for a little mid-week motivation, just remember, at least you aren't walking across the Sahara with 300 lbs of material on your back!

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About 90% of the world's camels are dromedary camels. These are also known as the Arabian camel. All dromedary camels are domesticated and are bred by humans. Meanwhile, Bactrian camels are both wild and domesticated. Both of these types of camels weigh upwards of 1200 pounds!
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Imagine walking miles upon miles in the scorching heat with no water breaks. THEN once you finally can rest, your only option is on the sizzling sand. Sounds horrible. But not for camels. Everything about the camel's anatomy allows them to brave the harshest of temperatures and thrive while doing it.
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