Oat hay and horse pellets. Eats grasses and salty vegetation rejected by other animals. Usually associate in groups of 4 to 6 individuals. Camelids lie down to rest and sleep. The calloused pads on the knees and chest help support the animal's weight on the ground.
Camels have an ambling gait, simultaneously bringing up both legs on the same side.
Dromedary camels are perfectly adapted for desert life. However, this is at the expense of great weight loss and strength. When water becomes available, the camel can consume as much as 30 gals., restoring the normal body fluid levels. Does NOT store water in the hump or stomach. Closable slit nostrils to keep out blowing sand.