Three eyelids for protection

Camels have three eyelids. They have upper and lower eyelids that have eyelashes to shield the eyes from sand. In addition, camels have a third eyelid, which is thin like a transparent membrane. It opens sideways, from both sides, like a shutter. Camels can see through this third eyelid during sandstorms.

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Animals that can live longer without water than camels

Camels are known to live without water for many weeks in the desert. But it has been found that giraffes and kangaroo rats can live for more days than the camels. Giraffes eat food high in water content, and so they can live without water for weeks. Kangaroo rats never drink water but metabolise water from the seeds they eat.

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