Question

Why is the camel called ‘the ship of the desert’?

Answer 1

The camel is called ‘the ship of the desert’ for the following reasons:

1. It carries goods and people across the vast sandy deserts.
2. It stores fat in its hump.
3. Its padded feet prevent it from sinking in the sea of sand.
4. It has double eyelids and long eyelashes to protect its eyes from the sand during storms.
5. It can close its nostrils during sandstorms.