The Camel
The camel is a big animal. It is the most useful animal in sandy places. It is a tall and ugly animal. It has very tall legs and a small head.
There are pads under his broad feet. Therefore, his feet do not sink in the sand. It has a long curved neck and a hanging lip. It has a high hump. It does not look so beautiful.
The Arabian camels are found in India. A camel is called the ship of the desert. It can walk and run easily in desert. It can do without water and food for many days. It has a very big bag in his stomach. In it, it stores food.
A camel can tell of coming sand-storm. It can warn man of a possible storm. The camels from Arabia have one hump. The Bactrian camels have two humps.
A camel is a very useful animal. It carries load and draws carts. It is used for ploughing the field and drawing water. It is best suited for a long desert journey.
