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What is stored in a camel's hump

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The camel's hump contains fat, which sustains the animal during times when food is scarce. ChaCha

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Description: The camel's hump contains fat, which sustains the animal during times when food is scarce. If the camel goes for a long period without food, the hump will collapse.

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The Camels hump stores fat. The camel uses it as nourishment when food is scarce. Thanks for using ChaCha!

Mar 05 2009, 03:50pm | Source: How much water does a camel's hump hold? (Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress) | www.loc.gov
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