Camels and llamas are closely related, but llamas live in cold, dry regions. See how these humped mammals have evolved over thousands of years.
Vicuna, a wild animal of the camel family. It lives in the highest, most desolate parts of the Andes from southern Peru to northern Argentina. See more »
We all know that the humps on a camel help it to survive in the harsh desert environment. What exactly is inside the hump of a camel? Does the hump store water? Find out the answer to these questions in this article from HowStuffWorks.
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As issues like drought make headlines, the topic of water conservation has become critical. Perhaps we should look to the camel for guidance, as this desert-dweller saves every last drop.
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Camel, a large mammal of the desert. The camel is a ruminant, or cudchewing animal, and has one or two humps on its back.
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Llama, a domesticated mammal of the camel family. It is used as a beast of burden in the Andes of South America.
See more »Vicuna, a wild animal of the camel family. It lives in the highest, most desolate parts of the Andes from southern Peru to northern Argentina.
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