The camel is a large desert-dwelling mammal that can survive for weeks without water. It has one or two humps, long legs and neck, and large feet adapted for traveling in sand. Camels live in hot, dry regions of northern Africa and the Middle East, eating local vegetation. They can close their nostrils to keep out sand and were historically used for transportation and work by desert peoples.

1. The CamelBy Jasmine Stone

2. Physical Features/DescriptionAbout 7 feet longThey weigh up to 1,600 pounds [726 kg]They have 2 toesSingle humpTufted tailsIt has tinny ears and huge feetLong necks and skinny legs

3. HabitatLives in the desertIts dry sandy and very hotLives though north AfricaAnd climateEgypt, Mali, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Sudan, Niger, Chad, Ethiopia

4. Diet/behaviorAble to close nastrils to keep out sandThey can walk by the end of the day they are bornThe camel can go without water for several weeksThey use their strong large lips to break branchesThey will eat any vegetation they can find

5. Interesting factsCamels live up to 50 yearsThey can be trained by humansPeople have used camels for centuriesPeople who live in the desert ride camelsThere are two kinds of camels dromedary or arabain camels live in china

6. Photo credetsAttribution:Image: 'Broome' http://www.flickr.com/photos/77563824@N00/3933672249Image: 'Cable Beach sunset' http://www.flickr.com/photos/71589894@N00/77690196