Can this story ( how the camel got his hump ) be factually true?
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Scientifically, Camels have humps to store fat which helps them survive cold conditions and provides nourishment.
Explanation:
- Contrary to popular beliefs Camels DO NOT hold water in their humps, it is factually and scientifically False.
- Instead Camels store excess fat in their humps.
- Scientists have studied and discovered pieces of a camel's femur bone dated more than 3.5 million years ago.
- The Camels developed a hump due to evolution as during the Ice Age they had to migrate to Southern areas.
- The humps profoundly helped the camels to survive as a species during the ice age as the hump on their back is actually filled with fat which heats them up and also gives them nutrients where there is none.
- Even in the desserts, where most camels now reside, they require the humps to survive the chilly nights in the desserts as they have very hot days and severely cold nights.
- Therefore, Camel humps are extremely important in the sustenance of the animal.
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No,it is factually and scientifically false.The camels have hump to store fat which helps them survive them in cold conditions and provides nourishment.
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