Fun Facts about Camels    [25-04-2009] - The camel does not store water in its hump. - The hump on the camel’s back is a lump of fat. - Baby camels are born without a hump. - Camels can live without water for a long time. - Camels eat grass, leaves and plants. - Camels do not chew their food. Instead, they swallow it. - Camels shed their coat each year. - Camels have two layers of long, thick eyelashes to protect their eyes from the desert dust. - Camel’s ears are very small, but they can hear very well. - Camels were domesticated by humans about 5,000 years ago. - Camels can carry about 450 kilograms for long distances. - Camel milk is much more nutritious than cow milk. - Camels can live up to 50 years.     출처: 어린이 영자신문 키즈타임즈 (www.kidstimes.net)