Camel adaptation.pptx

Animal physiology

1. Camels adapts perfectly in his harsh environment (Desert) ,he is often called “ship of the desert” Camels are working animals especially suited to their desert habitat .

2. ADAPTATION TO FOOD

3. Due to the harsh environment, plants in the desert are dry or have thorns , but this plants are the only food for the camels to eat since he is a herbivore. Camels adapts to this by having a tough lining of the mouth so tough that the sharp thorns cannot push through the skin.

4.  As we know in the desert. It’s really hard for plants to grow there, so there’s only a few plants for the camels to find and eat.  Since camels has a few food to find, they store fats In their hump/s to use it later.

5.  A camel does not chew its food well before swallowing it. The animal's stomach has three sections, one of which stores the poorly chewed food. This food, is later returned to the mouth in a ball-like glob, and the camel chews it. The chewed food is then swallowed and goes to the other parts of the stomach to be completely digested.

6. ADAPTATION TO SCARCITY OF WATER

7. As we know that the desert doesn’t have that much of water because it has a hot climate and it doesn’t rain much there. Camels can go without water for days or even months. Camels need less water in winter when the weather is cool. The also can drink up to 46 liters in drinking session!

8. ADAPTATION TO WEATHER

9. The climate in the desert is not good for surviving. Winds sometimes can make a sandstorm which cares a big amount of sand in the air. Camels Adapts to this by : Camels’ Nostrils can be closed to Keep out blowing sand. Camels have Two rows of long eyelashes to Protect it against blowing sand and the sun Camel's ears are covered with hair, even on the inside. The hair helps keep out sand or dust that might blow into the ears.

10. ADAPTATION TO TEMPERATURE

11. As EVERYONE knows, the temperature in the desert in a normal day in summer can go up to 50º Celsius. Camels rise their body temperature by as much as 6 Celsius degrees during the heat of the day and then cools down at night. This happens so they don’t sweat water. When it’s too hot, Camels sometimes decide to rest to cool down

12. In the desert at night, sometimes it gets very cold and could reach 0º Celsius or any cold places. Camels adapts to this by growing some wool in the winter and then shed in the summer. The wool of the camels is so good at providing heat yet humans .

13. When camels rest, they have to sit down on their knees ,but due to the hot temperature. Sands becomes hot too. Camels have Thick leathery patches on it’s knees to Protect it from getting burn when it kneels on the hot desert sand

14. ADAPTATION TO THE TERRAINS OF THE DESERT

15. The desert (camel’s environment) is mostly consisted of sand which is hard for walking in Camels adapts to this by having a flat leathery hooves like a pad on their feet. Hooves spread out when the camel places its feet on the ground and prevent the camel from sinking into the sand. Which makes walking easier for it.

16. The desert is a pretty huge area for camels to travel in it and carry it’s own weight. Camels have a long strong legs that could help it travel for a long distances and carry heavy weights. Humans used camels for transporting and carrying their goods for trading ,because it could hold out the heavy weights and the longs roads thanks to it’s legs.

17. Animal Adaptations In Tropical Rainforests What is Tropical Rainforest?   The tropical rainforest is a hot, moist biome where it rains all year long. It is abundant with many species of wildlife and vegetation. The world’s largest tropical rainforests are in South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

18. How Have Sloths Adapted to the Tropical Rainforests ? The sloth moves very slowly, which makes it harder for predators to see them. Most interestingly, because of their slow movement, algae grows on their fur which helps them in camouflaging with the trees. They also have three extra neck bones to allow them to turn their heads at 270°.

19. This is a very useful adaptation in a world where predators can be above or below them. Sloths cannot walk but are good swimmers when the rainforest floods . Sloths have longer arms than their legs for climbing easily and curved feet for grasping branches firmly. They eat leaves that are hard to digest, but their complex stomach breaks down and ferments them easily.

20. Animal Adaptations In Grassland How Have Bison Adapted to the Grassland? Bison have specialized teeth and digestive systems that help in breaking down tough grass. Bison drink water only once a day. They can eat snow if liquid water is not available. Despite their size, they are able to run up to 30 miles per hour if they are faced with a threat. Bison sport a pair of sharp, curved horns, which they use to fend off predators