Printouts Camels are large mammals that live in dry areas. The Arabian camels are found in the very hot deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. Bactrian camels are found in the rocky deserts and steppes of Asia that get very hot and very cold. The camel can go without food and water for 3 to 4 days. It is well adapted to desert life.
Camels are very strong mammals with wide, padded feet.
They have thick leathery pads on their knees and chest. Camels have nostrils that can open and close, protecting them from the desert environment. Bushy eyebrows and two rows of long eyelashes protect their eyes from sand. Their mouth is extremely tough, allowing camels to eat thorny desert plants.