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What does a camel store in its hump?

Fat, not water. The fat is energy for lean times.

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Too littleThe hump is just extra fur
Too muchThe hump holds gallons of water
Just rightA store of fat for energy

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What do you call a camel with no humps? Humphrey.
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Answer: Fat, for energy. A camel's hump is a big store of fat. When food is scarce, the camel uses that fat for energy. It drinks water and keeps it in its body, not the hump.

  1. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance: Camel animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/camel
    They store fat, not water. The fat becomes an energy source for the camel.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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