A young camel asks his mother why camels have certain features, like humps to store water, long legs and rounded feet to walk in the desert easily, and long eyelashes to protect their eyes from sand and wind. Satisfied with his mother's explanations, the young camel has one final question - why are they in the zoo, since their features are meant for surviving in the desert. His mother has no response, realizing they are not in the ideal habitat.