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Camels live in some of the hottest places on Earth, yet they barely sweat. The body temperature of these “ships of the desert” can rise to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) without causing them discomfort. Only at that point do camels begin to sweat.
Camels don’t lose water from their blood the way other animals do; instead, they pull water from their cells and from the spaces between cells. This adaptation keeps their blood from becoming dehydrated and helps keep their metabolism stable.
Camels have thick, dense fur. The coat shields their skin from heat and helps reduce moisture loss through evaporation.
Scientists have tested this by shearing camels. Without their fur, the animals struggled much more with heat and dehydration.
