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प्रश्न
What are some of the particular habits of the mongoose and the camel?
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उत्तर
Mongooses like to hunt together. But they are afraid of their enemies like hawks, eagles, and snakes. They warn others of the danger by their peculiar calling. They are famous for killing snakes.
Camels were taken as pets long, long ago. They have long or short coats to keep them warm or cool. A camel can drink up to 30 gallons of water at a time. Its humps-single or double-store food that is used as food. They are adapted to desert life.
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