For thousands of years, camels have helped people survive in the deserts of Arabia and North Africa. They carried across long , which is why they are often called "ships of the desert".
Camels are perfectly designed for hot, dry places. Many people believe that their are full of water, but that is not true. The hump actually , which the camel can use for energy when there is no food. A camel can go for more than a week without drinking, and when it finally finds water, it can drink over 100 litres in just a few minutes.
Their bodies have other clever too. Long and special that can close protect them from sand during storms. Their wide feet stop them from into the soft sand.
Today, camels are still an important part of Gulf culture. People drink camel milk, which is very healthy, and camel racing and camel beauty attract thousands of visitors every year.