Camels are called ‘Ships of the Desert’ because they are the only means of transportation found in deserts. The body of a camel has undergone various modifications that help it to survive in the hot and dry conditions of the deserts.
Camels have very long legs that help them to walk in the sand and prevent the heat of the sand from reaching their bodies. They also have thick fur and other adaptations that allow them to move easily on sand.
Camels have been used for transportation for hundreds of years in Africa, Asia, and Australia. They carry goods and passengers across the desert as a ship does across the sea. Camels are also exploited for milk, meat, wool, and hides.