Question

What does a camel store in its hump?

Answer 1

Camels store fat, not water, in their hump. Over time, the fat in the hump is broken down to provide energy and nutrition when food and water are scarce. Camels can survive for long periods without food or water by using the fat in their humps as a source of energy and hydration.

Answer 2

A CAMEL'S HUMP DOES NOT STORE WATER. INSTEAD A CAMEL'S HUMP PRIMARILY STORE FAT. THE HUMP IS A RESERVOIR OF FATTY ISSUES THAT CAMELS CAN DRAW UPON WHEN FOOD AND WATER SOURCES ARE SCARCE.

Answer 3

Camels store fat in their humps, which they can use as a source of energy when food is scarce. The fat stored in the hump also helps to keep the camel cool in hot climates.

Answer 4

Camel store water in it's hump. A camel's humps are incredibly important for the animal's survival in a tough environment like a desert. Without its humps, a camel would be more likely to overheat and sweat, but it's still the oval-shaped blood cells that help the camel retain so much water, not the humps.