Desert+Animals...Camel?

The desert is FULL of amazing animals. From the tall furry camels to the snakes and and lizards. Desert animals are abel to with stand the extreme conditions of the desert heat and of sand storms and very dry conditions.


 * The Camel ** is very important to deserts in the Middle East. Camels have been used for military and civilian use as transportation for people and supplies. The camel is capable of drinking up to 20 gallons of water at a time and can go for long periods of time with out water. Against common legend the hump is not used for water storage, water is stored in the blood stream. The hump is used to store fat that the camel uses as nourishment when food is hard to find.

The Diamondback Rattlesnake is a common species in the deserts of the Southwest United States. The rattle snake is a dangerous animal and should be avoided. If you should encounter a rattle snake you should back away slowly and not try and pick up or harm the snake. If you are bitten by the snake it will feel comparable to being hit very hard with a sledge hammer and you should put a very tight wrap above the bite so the venom doesn't spread, and you should seek medical help immediately.

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