Camel Michelle and Jan

Appearance of Animal Spreading toes on feet help keep it on top of sand Spreading toes on feet help keep it on top of sand Fatty hump stores energy for the camel during times of no water Fatty hump stores energy for the camel during times of no water Nostrils can be closed during sand storms Nostrils can be closed during sand storms

What It Eats Grass Grass Grains Grains

Where It Lives This animal lives in the desert with animals like it who graze on grasses and plants. This animal lives in the desert with animals like it who graze on grasses and plants.

Its Defenses This animal is a fast runner. This animal is a fast runner. This animal bites when threatened. This animal bites when threatened. This animal spits on others when they approach it or get too close. This animal spits on others when they approach it or get too close.

How It Survives In The Desert This animal survives well in the desert due to it's special feet. The toes on its feet spread out to keep it from sinking into the sand as it walks. It has special nostrils which close to keep out sand during wind storms. Its fatty hump stores food and energy in the form of fat which helps it to survive when there is little to eat or drink. It is a fast runner and will bite or spit on its enemies if it needs to. This animal survives well in the desert due to it's special feet. The toes on its feet spread out to keep it from sinking into the sand as it walks. It has special nostrils which close to keep out sand during wind storms. Its fatty hump stores food and energy in the form of fat which helps it to survive when there is little to eat or drink. It is a fast runner and will bite or spit on its enemies if it needs to.