“Why do camels have humps?”

Allyson, 8, Pennsylvania Michelle Janota Animal keeper, Smithsonian’s National Zoo Camels live in deserts where there are few food or water sources. Their humps store extra fat to use as energy. When camels find food, they consume more than they need, filling their hump with fat. Think of it as always having a snack in your backpack for when you get hungry! Do you have a question for a zookeeper? Send it to hello@theweekjunior.com. Find out more about Smithsonian’s National Zoo at nationalzoo.si.edu.…

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