Camel Fun for Kids

Camels are amazing animals that live in hot deserts and can go for days without water! With their long legs, humped backs, and special noses, Camels are built to survive in places where other animals cannot. These gentle giants have been helping people travel and carry heavy things for thousands of years.

Watch a Camel in Action!

See how Camels walk in the sand and use their humps in this fun and friendly video for kids.

What is a Camel?

Camels are big animals known for their humped backs. They are mammals and can live in the desert.

• Camels can have one hump (Dromedary) or two humps (Bactrian)
• They are mammals and have fur
• Camels can carry heavy loads on their backs
• They have long eyelashes to keep sand out of their eyes
• Camels can walk across hot sand without hurting their feet

Where do Camels live?

Camels live in dry and sandy places like deserts. They are found in parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

• Camels live in deserts like the Sahara and Gobi
• They are found in countries like Egypt, India, and Mongolia
• Camels like hot days and cold nights
• They sleep in the open under the stars

What do Camels eat?

Camels eat plants, even ones that are dry and prickly. They don’t need to eat every day!

• Camels eat dry grass and desert plants
• They can eat thorny bushes
• They drink lots of water when they find it
• Camels store fat in their humps, not water

How big is a Camel?

Camels are big animals, almost as tall as a basketball hoop and as heavy as a small car!

• Camels can grow to be about 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall
• They can weigh up to 1,500 pounds (680 kilograms)
• Baby camels are about the size of a large dog when born

What sound do Camels make?

Camels make funny grunts, moos, and loud groans. Sometimes they sound like they’re singing!

Cool Camel facts

Camels are full of surprises! Check out these fun facts:

• Camels can go without water for a whole week
• They can drink up to 40 gallons (150 liters) of water at once
• Camels can close their noses during sandstorms
• They have three sets of eyelids
• Camels’ humps shrink when they use the fat inside
• They can walk up to 100 miles (160 kilometers) in a desert
• Camels are called “ships of the desert”
• Some camels can run as fast as a horse

Printables and coloring fun

Have fun coloring your very own Camel or play a coloring game online!

• Download Camel Coloring Page (PDF)

Camels in the eco-system

Camels are helpful animals that play an important role in the desert. They help people and the environment too!

• Camels help carry food and water to people in deserts
• They spread seeds through their poop, helping plants grow
• Camels are not endangered, but wild Bactrian camels are very rare
• There are millions of domesticated camels around the world

Ask a grown-up to help you learn more

Want to learn more about Camels? Here are some great websites with more facts:

• National Geographic Kids: Camels
• Britannica Kids: Camel
• San Diego Zoo: Camel

Fun questions about Camels

Ways to donate and support Camels

You can help protect wild Camels and support desert animals by learning more and giving to groups that care for them.

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